Moo Moo said that when they raised their voices, it was to defend their fellow alarifes who had been affected in their health by the alleged manipulation of cement of African origin. He also said that all raw cement, no matter the brand, is inherently toxic and should be handled with gloves. The imported cement is of high quality and keeps construction prices at bay, said Armando Valencia Castillo, the president of the National Chamber of the Development and Promotion of Housing Industry (Canadevi). “Many houses that are being made with that cement of low quality that will reduce their life in half,” he said.Īn estimated 12,000 tons of cement has arrived from the north African country in the first half of the year. He also said that the Egyptian variety doesn’t have the longevity of cement made with Mexican material. Representing local construction workers, Juan Moo Moo said the import contains chemicals that have caused swelling, abrasions and burns with at least 20 workers. Related: Cement prices in Yucatán may become more competitive when rival upstart gets in gear It is found mainly in low-income housing. Mérida, Yucatán - Builders say they are being pressured to stop complaining about imported cement that they say is both inferior and toxic.Ĭontractors began buying imported cement after the cost of domestic cement, which is produced under a near monopoly, rose 12 percent in June 2017. Cement from Egypt costs 125 pesos per sack, nearly half what domestically produced cement costs. Workers are complaining about cement imported from Egypt.
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