Rows of Coca-Cola brand trucks were seen leaving the municipality of Puente de Ixtla, Morelos, escorted by elements of the Army, after which it was reported the closure of the soft drink company in that municipality due to violence which is recorded there.
Approached by journalists, Eduardo Medina, president of the National Chamber of the Transformation Industry (Canacintra) in the state of Morelos, reported the closure of the distributor of the company Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA) in that area, which he attributed to insecurity.
“Yes, unfortunately because of the security issue that has been affecting everyone,” he said.
The businessman regretted the decision, stating that It was a place that generated employment in the area and said that they are waiting to speak with the head of the multinational company in the state to find out data on the number of jobs that could have been lost.
Coca Cola temporarily suspended its operations in Puente de Ixtla, Morelos, due to insecurity in the area. Over the weekend, 4 trucks from the company were hijacked and their merchandise stolen: pic.twitter.com/dQT9V1nXTc
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“It is unfortunate, but I think that it is something that should be worked on from the first day that the Government is here, which is the issue of security in order to continue insisting on investment,” he said.
In response to a specific question, he said that It is not the only company that is planning to withdraw its investment and facilities from the entitybut he also noted that it is not a problem exclusive to Morelos, but also occurs in other entities in the country.
“Unfortunately, we also know, here as well, also in the state of Tamaulipas and several states due to the issue of security, and these are companies that really do provide a lot of work in the states where they are located.
CANCINTRA CONFIRMS CLOSURE OF COCA COLA PLANT IN MORELOS DUE TO INSECURITY
Eduardo Medina, president of Canacintra Morelos, confirmed that unfortunately the Coca Cola soft drink company warehouse that was located in the municipality of Puente de Ixtla has closed its doors… pic.twitter.com/vlfb3Si9U4
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Images of WhatsApp messages that were allegedly sent by the company to its employees and promoters are circulating on social media, a decision that they announced will be indefinite.
“In order to guarantee the safety of our employees, and in response to the insecurity that the Puente de Ixtla community in Morelos is experiencing, Coca-Cola FEMSA has decided to temporarily suspend our operations in the different channels in the area. We will resume our activities once safety conditions are assured.“, it reads.
On September 10, the units were seen leaving in a caravan from the distributor located in the North neighborhood, escorted by agents of the Army and the National Guard (GN) heading to Cuernavaca.
According to local media, so far this month alone, at least 8 incidents have been recorded against the company, including theft of vehicles, merchandise or money, retention of drivers or kidnapping, and extortion. The last one, this weekend.
On social platforms, citizens ask Claudia Mazari Torres, Mayor of Puente de Ixtla, to take action to guarantee security and jobs in the municipality.
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