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.