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Lima and Callao Transport Unions Call 24-Hour Strike for Oct. 6 After Driver Killing

Organizers seek stronger police protection to curb extortion, prompting universities to suspend in-person classes.

Overview

  • The stoppage will run for 24 hours from 00:00 Monday, with services expected to resume Tuesday, according to transport leader Martín Ojeda.
  • The action follows the killing of a bus driver in San Juan de Miraflores, which unions cite as part of escalating extortion and attacks on workers.
  • Interior Minister Carlos Malaver said the case is not confirmed as extortion, noting the victim’s Venezuelan nationality and other lines of investigation.
  • Universities including PUCP, UPN, UNI and Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya suspended in-person classes to reduce risk during anticipated mobility disruptions.
  • Several operators, such as Lipetsa, Vía Zeta and La 50, signaled they will comply with the stoppage as organizers push for greater police protection and a new dialogue table.