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Mexico City Sanitation Workers Burn Trash, Block Fray Servando Over Union Access Code

City officials said they will set up negotiation tables to resolve the disputed “dígito” process that workers say prevents their union affiliation.

Overview

  • About 100 cleaning workers from several boroughs dumped and burned waste from roughly 10–12 collection trucks outside the Human Capital office, closing Fray Servando between Eje Central and Isabel la Católica for hours.
  • Fires and projectiles damaged the building’s facade and entrance, firefighters contained the blazes, and several people were treated for smoke inhalation with no serious injuries reported.
  • Protesters demanded assignment of the administrative “dígito,” which they say is required to start affiliation with the SUTGCDMX, alleging months of delays and a lack of dialogue from personnel officials.
  • Authorities announced they will install working groups to address the demands and prevent disruptions to waste collection, and city crews later cleared debris and reopened traffic.
  • Demonstrators dispersed late in the morning but warned of further actions if talks falter; local reporting identified Section 1 leader Hugo Alonso Ortiz as involved in organizing the protest.