Mexican teachers block railroads to protest lack in pay

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Mexicoappears to be a big free trade winner in this year'sU.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Foreign direct investmentin North Americahas increased as international companies seek access to the world's largest market.

But there's troubleon the Mexican rails.

Protesters and members of a militant teachers union have blockadedrailroads at seven different locations across the state of Michoacan, in an action that has now lasted more than 50 consecutive days, bringing the state's railway network to a complete standstill.

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