Bridge of the Americas open again after protest
A group of Mexican farmers took over the Mexican side of the Bridge of the Americas Monday afternoon.
They first gathered at the Chamizal in Juarez around midday, then rode onto the bridge on horseback and on tractors.
Southbound truck traffic was stopped, and protesters also blocked part of the car lanes. All southbound lanes were blocked on the U.S. side and authorities encouraged drivers to use other international bridges to travel to Juarez.
According to El Diario de Juarez, Mexican Federal Police arrived at the international bridge to stop some farmers, but they were able to drive onto the bridge with their tractors.
El Diario also reported the farmers are upset over low market prices for their farm products as American produce floods the market. They are also protesting an increase in the cost of electricity, diesel, seeds and fertilizer.
El Diario reports that the blockade stopped late Monday night when the protesters agreed to meet with officials in Mexico City.
