The roads in the border region of Chiapas, for years besieged by blockades related to organized crime, are now clear after residents joined the call of Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar not to participate in forced blockades by people linked to organized crime.
Tired of the damage and control exercised by criminal groups in the area, the inhabitants of municipalities such as Frontera Comalapa, Chicomuselo, El Jocote, Lajerio and Ciudad Cuauhtémoc decided to join together to stop the advance of crime.
Citizen support, combined with the political leadership of Governor Ramírez Aguilar, allowed the removal of the filters and blockades that for years hindered the most important communication routes in the region.
It was in 2021 when conflicts over the dispute over border territory intensified between cartels, and the blockades on these roads represented an obstacle to the economic and social development of the region. Trade, agricultural crops and livestock were among the most affected sectors. Producers and merchants saw their activities reduced due to mobility restrictions, while the population lived under a constant climate of uncertainty.
Today, border roads allow the free transit of all types of vehicles, marking a respite for the inhabitants and the beginning of an economic recovery in the area. This achievement not only benefits the municipalities directly affected, but also the neighboring communities that depend on these routes for their daily activities.
Although the recovery of the roads is a significant step, the challenge to keep them free and safe continues. Coordination between authorities and citizens will be key to ensure that the effort made is not in vain. The border region of Chiapas begins a new stage, where the joint work between government and people shows that it is possible to recover peace and development.
Source: oem
