Protest blocks World Trade Bridge, causes delays and traffic

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Protesters blocked the entrance and exit on the Mexican side of the World Trade Bridge on Tuesday, November 12, around noon, creating traffic jams and delays.

People held signs demanding answers from federal officials over issues with Mexican federal authorities. Some signs in Spanish read, “Shut down for failing the victims.”

Mexican media reports that the protesters are family members of missing people in Mexico.

The protest is causing traffic and delays for truck drivers. There has been no response from federal authorities on the protesters’ concerns yet.

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