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IMSS Workers Intensify Protests, Blockading Key Areas in Mexico City
Mexico City, October 9, 2026 – Unionized workers and retirees of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) escalated their protests yesterday, establishing blockades and demonstrations at a minimum of 17 strategic points across Mexico City. This marks the second consecutive day of widespread disruptions caused by the social security personnel.
Police reports confirmed the presence of IMSS workers and retirees at various critical intersections and office locations throughout the capital. The demonstrations, which began earlier in the week, have significantly impacted traffic and daily life for residents.
Key Blockade Locations Across the Capital
According to official police reports, the protests were concentrated in several key areas. The national headquarters of the IMSS, located at Paseo de la Reforma 476 in Colonia Juárez, Cuauhtémoc borough, was one of the primary sites of demonstration. Other significant points of disruption included:
- Coyoacán Borough: Calzada del Hueso and División del Norte, Colonia Coapa; Calzada de Tlalpan and Acoxpa, in front of Clinic 7, Colonia Huipulco.
- Azcapotzalco Borough: Calzada San Isidro and Manuel Salazar, Colonia Panteón San Isidro; Calzada Vallejo and Antonio Valeriano, in front of Hospital de La Raza, Colonia La Raza.
- Cuauhtémoc Borough: Zamora 107, Colonia Condesa (National Union of Social Security Workers – SNTSS headquarters); Avenida Niza and Chapultepec, Colonia Juárez; Sevilla and Paseo de la Reforma; Paseo de la Reforma and Insurgentes, Colonia Juárez.
- Gustavo A. Madero Borough: Calzada Vallejo and Cerrada de los 100 Metros, Colonia Magdalena de las Salinas; Avenida Instituto Politécnico Nacional and Eje 4 Norte, Colonia Magdalena de las Salinas.
- Iztapalapa Borough: Ermita Iztapalapa 1771, Colonia Octava Ampliación de San Miguel; Periférico and Combate de Celaya, Colonia Unidad Habitacional Vicente Guerrero.
- Benito Juárez Borough: Calzada de Tlalpan and Plaza Victoria, Colonia Villa de Cortés.
- Miguel Hidalgo Borough: Avenida Mariano Escobedo and Marina Nacional, Colonia Anáhuac.
- Álvaro Obregón Borough: Eje 10 Sur and Calle Iglesia, Colonia San Ángel.
Additionally, protests were reported in front of Zone Hospital number 30, at Eje 4 Sur, Plutarco Elías Calles and Primero de Mayo, and at Eje 3 Oriente and Viaducto Río de la Piedad, in front of Troncoso Hospital.
Impact on Commuters and City Operations
The extensive blockades led to significant traffic congestion and delays across Mexico City throughout yesterday. While some protest points were eventually cleared, others remained active, causing prolonged disruptions for commuters and local businesses.
The exact demands of the protesting IMSS workers and retirees were not explicitly detailed in the provided reports, but similar protests in other states have cited concerns over salaries, working conditions, and shortages of medicines. The ongoing demonstrations highlight growing tensions within the national healthcare system.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and it remains unclear whether the protests will continue or escalate further in the coming days. Residents of Mexico City are advised to seek alternative routes and stay informed about traffic conditions.
Source: https://mvsnoticias.com/nacional/cdmx/2026/10/9/trabajadores-del-imss-extienden-bloqueos-a-17-puntos-de-la-cdmx-749291.html
