The heavy load carriers of Arequipa indicated that it is very likely to lift the indefinite strike They have been blocking roads for 5 days.
The president of the Association of Carriers of Peru (Asotrape), Javier Corrales Valencia, informed that requested 15 minute break for discuss with their union members if they lift the strikeafter meeting with the Ministers of Transport and Communications Nicolás Bustamante and of Energy and Mines, Carlos Palacios.
“I believe that we are going to reach a neutral point, because the proposal that I am going to give you is very good, compared to the proposal of the president who has called us”said the leader Corrales.
Meanwhile, traffic remains restricted at km 48 of the Arequipa Penetration road, because they only allow the passage of small and private vehicles.
The shortage of fuel and food are problems that afflict the residents.