Protests prompt closure at U.S.-Mexico border for third weekend in a row

A Sunday protest over Mexico’s gasoline price hike prompted authorities to block freeway access into Mexico from San Ysidro for the third weekend in a row.

Customs and Border Protection and California Highway Patrol officials closed south Interstate 5 at State Route 905 about 11:15 a.m. and south Interstate 805 at Route 905 about 1:30 p.m., a CHP official said.

Northbound traffic from Mexico remained open. Motorists headed into Mexico were told to use the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, which was also clear.

It’s unclear how many protesters were present Sunday, but thousands had attended previous demonstrations.

Participants, who have been largely peaceful, have railed against Mexico’s recent gas price hike but have also used the forum to demand broad political and economic change.

Winkley writes for the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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