Mexican IMSS workers protest low salary increase in Monterrey

Workers at Mexico's Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) have staged protests in Monterrey and Naucalpan. The demonstrations follow the rejection of a proposed 2.9% salary increase. Employees also cite concerns over shortages of medical supplies as a reason for their discontent. The protests have led to traffic disruptions on major avenues in Monterrey, including Félix U. Gómez and Cuauhtémoc.