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Lima Public Schools Move to Remote Learning Friday as Transport Strike Looms

Officials cite student safety during an Asotrani-led protest over escalating extortion.

Overview

  • Peru’s Education Ministry, through DRELM, ordered public schools in Lima Metropolitana to hold classes remotely on Friday, November 14.
  • Private schools retain autonomy to set their modality for the day, with authorities urging decisions that prioritize safety.
  • UGEL offices and school directors must run the remote sessions and guide families on schedules and access using established digital tools.
  • The strike was announced on October 28 by Walter Carrera of Asotrani, which represents drivers of colectivos, mototaxis, combis, and buses, citing recent attacks on transport workers in Callao.
  • Authorities say they will monitor the protest while police continue operations against extortion networks, including the ‘Perú Unidos’ clan.