Santa Rosa residents block highway over power failures

Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo — Residents of the Santa Rosa community blocked the federal highway connecting Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Valladolid on Monday afternoon, protesting persistent power outages and voltage fluctuations.

Using rocks, branches, and other objects, demonstrators halted traffic in both directions, causing long lines of stranded motorists, truckers, and travelers.

The protesters said that despite commitments made by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) after previous demonstrations, service failures continue to plague the community. They reported frequent blackouts and voltage variations that have damaged household appliances and disrupted daily life.

Residents demanded the presence of CFE representatives and a permanent solution, arguing that agreements reached in recent weeks have not been honored.

The blockade remained in place as authorities sought to open dialogue with the demonstrators to restore traffic flow.

Protesters warned they would not remove the blockade until they receive a concrete response from CFE, saying they are tired of unfulfilled promises and living with deficient electrical service that affects the entire community.