By: Julio sosa, Posted February 14, 2017 Protests at the Mexico-United states border have brought attention to problems shared by many, both in the United States and Mexico. As a result of the large number of protestors, one of the border patrol stations closed down for hours on Sunday, January 22nd. These protesters were against Mexico because of the rise of gas prices. They shut down southbound traffic at the San Diego-Tijuana, San Ysidro crossing. This crossing is the busiest station along the entire 2,000 mile border between Mexico and the United States. "We're exercising our right for free speech," said Brenda Cortez, a 22-year-old college student from Tijuana. "It's to make sure we are noticed."
The Border Protection and California Highway Patrol officers blocked southbound Interstate 5 after Mexican agents abandoned their posts. When demonstrators appeared at the nearby Otay Mesa port of entry, protesters waved signs at passing drivers heading into Mexico. “If the price of gasoline goes up, we’re going to pay more for everything else,” said Iván Rosales, an employee of a trucking company who protested the price spike on Sunday at the iconic Ángel de la Independencia monument in Mexico City. They also managed to shut down a crossing in Nogales, Arizona, according to AP. None of these are related to President Donald Trump’s call for the wall between the United States and Mexico. The price of 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas in Mexico City is 15 peso ($0.69), the daily minimum wage is currently 80 pesos (US$3.60).
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