Faced with the stoppage promoted by various carrier unions that began four days ago, the National Society of Industries (SNI) He expressed himself through a statement in which he pointed out that land cargo transportation is essential for the supply of basic necessities and for the development of business, trade and tourism.
He explained that the obstruction of highways threatens free transit and affects the national economy. “The road blockade threatens free movement and puts the integrity of people at risk, also affecting the national economy and the supply of materials and supplies for the productive sector”, is read in the document.
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Likewise, the National Society of Industries indicated that if the strike of carriers continues, the food supply for the population will be affected, for which reason it asked the Government and the protesters to solve the situation through dialogue.
On the other hand, they mentioned that the stoppage is harming industrial production and other economic sectors that depend on national manufacturing.
“This strike is paralyzing foreign trade operations, both import and export, causing serious damage to the national economy, especially to the regions of the country that need to reactivate and create new jobs.”, it was specified in the statement issued.
Finally, the SNI asked the government authorities and the transport unions to make the greatest efforts to reach consensus agreements that would allow the definitive lifting of the strike.
