This morning different accesses to Mexico City dawned blocked by Pipers and Owners of Water Purifiersthe problem stems from the lack and closure of water wells so that this union can supply itself and work.
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Around seven in the morning, a group of between 50 and 60 people began to carry out an intermittent blockade on the Mexico-Puebla Highway towards Mexico City, “Erick Morales”, owner of a Purificadora for 17 years in the State of Mexico, told this newspaper that They have requested water replenishment 4 days ago after the closure of Pozos from which they extracted this raw material for their work.
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Likewise, the protesters point out that some union groups in the pipe workers industry They do not allow those who are not part of these groups to resupply at wellswhich is why another of its demands is the regulation of this sector to guarantee the livelihood of the families who dedicate themselves to this work.
Affects due to closure of water wells
This water shortage has affected a large part of the population of the State of Mexico, not only those who are dedicated to purifying this vital liquid, hospitals, community kitchens, local businesses and homes have also suffered from a lack of water, causing some of the residents of Valle de Reyes have to travel to purifiers or stores in Mexico City to buy jugs and bottles of water to be able to supply their basic needs.
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After noon, the road blockade on these highway accesses remains intermittent, the protesters wait for a meeting with the Governor of the State, Delfina Gómez, in which they are given an action plan to be able to replenish themselves and clarify fears that exist regarding the privatization of the aquifer wells that allow them to carry out their work, warning that if there is no prompt solution, the next to demonstrate will be the population in general.
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