HClaudia Sheinbaum’s six-year term in office has seen major events such as the 2026 World Cup, and authorities remain on high alert after receiving countless threats about the possibility of demonstrations and protests during the event.
On this occasion, it was the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside that warned Claudia Sheinbaum about the possibility of road closures during the 2026 World Cup. The organization says it is calling for amendments to the agricultural and food policies (included in T-MEC) as they continue to keep small-scale producers in the country bankrupt.
Depending on the scale of this event, the investment in infrastructure, and the world’s attention focused on the country, the consequences could be severe. Now, the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside is raising these possible scenarios if it does not get an answer from Mexico’s president.
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Eraclio Rodríguez, leader of the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside, spoke exclusively to Infobae about the mobilization he plans to do if the Mexican government does not provide a solution to their demands.
The head of the organization assured that this type of movement does not harm the Mexican people, but rather the sectors of the economy with greater purchasing power that benefit from such events.
No one in our town will be hurt if we boycott. We’re going to hurt the rich people who come… We go on our way and the World Cup is over. You don’t even need to go to the stadium
Additionally, Rodriguez said the high cost of tickets to the 2026 World Cup will prevent many Mexicans from attending even if the celebrations take place in Mexico, and that farmers will have complications selling their produce.
“We are not going to allow events like this to be held here while we are struggling to sell our products and crops amidst bad global economic practices,” said the head of the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside.
Eraclio Rodriguez points out flaws in T-MEC
The leader also took the opportunity to speak about the USMCA, but from his point of view, this is not beneficial for all parties, and currently it is the United States that benefits most in agricultural issues.
“The United States is taking over a market that belongs to all Mexicans,” Herraclio Rodríguez said of the privileged treatment given to multinational corporations over local food producers.
One solution proposed by leaders is to overhaul T-MEC to support the economy of Mexican families rather than domestic companies. “Just because you’re in Mexico doesn’t mean you’re Mexican,” Rodriguez said.
Finally, Mr. Heracleo Rodríguez pointed out the complexities of bringing products to market at forced prices that harm Mexican producers. “It is impossible to sell below the cost of production, which is illegal in international trade.”
