He Government promulgated the law that establishes extraordinary measures to combat extortion in public transport and cargo companies. The rule was presented as an urgent response to the growing wave of violence that affects drivers, collectors and businessmen in the sector. Its approval occurs just when the main unions in the sector prepare a transport stoppage due to the lack of effective actions against organized crime.
The law seeks to strengthen the articulation between the National Policehe Ministry of Transport and Communicationsand the Superintendence of Banking and Insurance. A national registry of vulnerable companies will be created and the exchange of information between entities will be promoted to detect possible networks of money laundering linked to the extortion. He Congress approved the opinion with a large majority, reflecting political consensus regarding the problem.
The president José Jerí He maintained that the norm represents a turning point in the fight against crime, although the results will depend on its application in the most affected regions. In the north and south of the country, where gangs dedicated to the extortion of transporters, the population demands immediate results. The Executive also announced the creation of a specialized division of the National Police to investigate cases of quota collection and hitman.
However, specialists warn that the effectiveness of the law will depend on the allocation of resources, coordination between ministries and citizen supervision. In areas such as Trujillo, Chiclayo and Lima, violence against transporters has generated economic losses and paralysis of routes. The unions insist that the Government You must act firmly, not just approve rules.
