This Wednesday, October 23, a sector of transporters and other unions carry out a strike in protest against the high rates of citizen insecurity.
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The leaders indicated that the protest measure is carried out due to the apathy of the Dina Boluarte government in the face of the wave of violence, extortion and quota collection in Lima and the provinces.
Markets, winemakers, motorcycle taxi drivers, housewives and civil society organizations have joined the mobilization. tired of the lack of concrete results against the harassment of extortionists and crime.
The protesters also demand the repeal of the Law 32108 on organized crime.
However, some unions announced that they would not bow to the measure of force.
The development of the strike called by a sector of transporters and other unions follows here:
10:37 Cacerolazo in Puente Piedra: Merchants from the Huamantanga Market stop their activities
Tired of the extortions and collection of quotas, the merchants of the Huamantanga Market in Puente Piedra joined the strike of transporters and other unions.
10:00 This is what some whereabouts look like during a strike called by transporters
9:48 Transport strike: Little influx of people in Metropolitan and corridors
Little influx of people is observed in the Metropolitan and the corridors in the context of the strike of transporters and other unions due to the wave of violence in the capital. The representative of the Urban Transportation Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU), David Hernández, announced that the Metropolitan service and corridors operate normally this Wednesday, October 23.
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9:00 Ica in uncertainty before the national strike
Given the strike announced for this October 23, Diario Correo interviewed Miguel Tito, president of the organization “Mercados Unidos”, to find out the impact that the province of Ica could experience during this national mobilization that seeks to stop the growing wave of extortions that It mainly affects Lima.
8:30 Puelles Wholesale Market in Huánuco closes in compliance with the strike against extortion
Given the increase in cases of extortion suffered by transport unions in Lima and the provinces, more than 2,000 workers at the Señor de Puelles Wholesale Market in Huánuco are taking part in the strike this Wednesday, October 23.
8:18 Transporters’ strike: Armed Forces support PNP in 40 critical points of Lima
Peruvian Army personnel were deployed in different parts of the capital, in support of the work of the National Police of Peru within the framework of the strike carried out by transporters and other unions this October 23.
7:09 Huancayo today without transportation and with virtual classes due to a 24-hour strike
Transporters of various modalities and merchants from markets, unions and civil society institutions confirmed their participation in today’s strike against citizen insecurity and contract killings. Yesterday, some unions gathered in Huamanmarca Plaza to announce the mobilizations. Among them were transporters, civil construction and civil society organizations.
The Ministry of Education reported that school classes in Lima will be held virtually due to the transport strike.
Gamarra unions report that they will join the strike this Wednesday, October 23
Due to the increase in citizen insecurity in the country, the Gamarra unions will join the strike on October 23 and will march towards the Government Palace to demand concrete measures from the Executive to stop organized crime.
Central Market of Trujillo joined the fight
As stated by Fernando Reyes Cueva, president of the Board of Owners of the Central Market of Trujillo, 100% of the merchants of this supply center complied with the 24-hour strike in rejection of the growing wave of crime that affects Freedom. The measure seeks to make visible the population’s discontent regarding the Government’s inaction in the face of attacks by criminal organizations that have spread fear in various communities.
Strike was total in Trujillo and targeted against the Central Government
At least 18,000 public transport units, including minibuses, buses, taxis and interprovincial buses, did not circulate in Trujillo, in a arrest which was described as successful by the transport unions. The measure was developed amid harsh criticism of President Dina Boluarte and Governor César Acuña, who regretted that the protest was “politicized.”
Mesa Redonda leaders do not join the transport strike, but close as a precaution
The leaders of Mesa Redonda reported that they will not participate in the transport strike scheduled for tomorrow, October 23. However, they decided to close their stores as a precaution against possible protests in the area.
Minsa ensures normal care in Lima hospitals despite transport strike
The Minsa has also provided flexibility in schedules and rescheduling of appointments for patients who cannot attend.
The president of the Board of Directors of the Urban Transportation Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU), David Hernández, announced that the Metropolitan service and the corridors will operate normally, starting at 5 in the morning, despite the national strike. of transporters this Wednesday, October 23.
