Major logistics corridors across Mexico face a widespread shutdown on Monday, April 6, as the National Association of Transportistas (ANTAC) and the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside (FNRCM) initiate a nationwide strike. The mobilization, scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m., targets key access points to Mexico City, including the Mexico–Puebla, Mexico–Querétaro, and Mexico–Pachuca highways.
Additional protest points include the Pan-American Highway, the Salamanca–Celaya route, and the Culiacán–Mazatlán corridor. While organizations like ACME, AMTAC, and INDECO have formally distanced themselves from the action, organizers maintain their original plans to paralyze traffic in 20 states. The transport groups have presented a 15-point list of demands, primarily focusing on increased highway security, expanded surveillance camera coverage, and the establishment of a specialized prosecutor's office for road robberies.
Market impact on luxury goods
This infrastructure impasse threatens a vital hub for one of Mexico’s fastest-growing retail sectors. Data from Expansión indicates that the perfume market moved approximately 915 million dollars domestically in 2025, with imports accounting for 531 million dollars of that total. Mexico City and the State of Mexico serve as the primary engines for this industry, concentrating roughly 90% of all external perfume purchases.
Changing consumer behavior has fueled this growth throughout the post-pandemic era. Individuals like 42-year-old Cristina Rodríguez, who previously purchased only one or two bottles annually, have expanded their collections significantly. "Rodríguez started with a fragrance to lift her spirits, then another to feel different, and one more to mark the days," according to Expansión. She now maintains a personal collection nearing 100 bottles.
Transportation companies are currently advising clients to adjust shipping schedules to avoid the expected chaos. Many firms have recommended that customers advance their travel plans or contact logistics coordinators to verify if departure dates require modification due to the blockade. The convergence of these events leaves a high-value sector in a precarious position, as the distribution networks essential to the industry face a total, albeit temporary, halt.
