In dialogue with Correo, the President of the National Transport Integration Association (Anitra) says that they seek that all sectors join against insecurity, and discard political motivations in unemployment.
Why was it decided to move the strike from August 11 to 21?
Reprogramming is for 21 because we have made the decision to make a strike like September 26. We have to articulate with all social organizations and that will take away a little time. We must go out to the streets, but we want to do it together.
They point to a massive arrest and mobilization …
That is, both or more and that of September 26. We are going to look for much better, because this government does not understand that it must address the issue of insecurity. It seems that everything is doing for a political issue.
However, some guilds point out that you do not agree with you and with this strike …
Those guilds are those of entrepreneurs, union leaders, who have their own interests. They are wolves with authority and are taking advantage of what we do today with enough dedication. They take advantage of the pain of families, of people who die.
What kind are these interests?
If we talk about entrepreneurs, they are economic interests. They do not want to suspend their activities for taking care of their economy. Many of them say “no (I can stop), we have had a long holiday.” That is, he is more interested in the economy than the life that is at stake.
Does the paralysis look for the departure of any of the ministers and President Boluarte?
At any time. The National Transport Integration Association (Anitra) promoted the unemployment of September 26, 2024 by extortion. There many other leaders who politicized the measure were used. They take advantage of the indignation of the population, of social organizations.
Do you discard these versions then?
Completely. At no time has been mentioned. We seek authority to have the necessary strategies to combat crime, that the powers of the State are articulated, which are divorced. There must be a restructuring of the Judiciary, of the Public Ministry, of the National Police, if they do not have the capacity. We do not have a political dye.
Have the carriers been summoned by the Minister of Transportation or Interior?
At any time, we don’t know them. We have never approached and have not had the will to invite us, although they are institutions that are supposedly compromised against this crime wave that is whipping the country. They should call us to design crime strategies. So far everyone makes deaf ears to paralysis.
What measures do they propose?
They have technology, logistics, but personal is needed. They must see how to get it. I believe a road are the armed forces. There are soldiers that are withdrawn after 2 years, they are specialized and can enter the National Police, but there are no strategies.
What measures will take if there is no response in the government?
If there is no solution, we will make a national strike. No longer from Lima and Callao, but at the national level. First 24 hours, then indefinite. We will see in this paralysis of 21 if there are results, if technical work tables are installed. That political will be really seen by this government.
When would this strike be?
We will give it to know the media at the time. They are strategies that we have as carriers.
Much of the citizenship will be affected by the measure. What will happen to her?
I think the whole population will understand. Remember the first stoppage of September 26, the population supported us. Why? Because users who travel daily also run the danger of extortion, from the deaths that can be raised in our vehicles.
Martín Valeriano
Carrier
President of the National Transport Integration Association (ANITRA), which groups an average of 460 transport companies and more than 20 thousand vehicles in Lima and Callao.
