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Major Peru Transport Unions Break From Oct. 15 Strike After Meeting President Jerí

Leaders cite renewed talks with President José Jerí to press for concrete security measures.

Overview

  • The Cámara Internacional del Transporte and the Asociación Nacional de Conductores said they will not join the Oct. 15 action following a meeting at the Presidential Palace.
  • CIT director Martín Ojeda called for rapid formation of a new ministerial cabinet and stated the union will keep services running in the coming days.
  • Anitra said it is still evaluating whether to participate and has a follow-up meeting with the Executive scheduled for Oct. 16.
  • The Oct. 15 strike was convened by Bloque Universitario, and other social and regional groups still plan to march, pointing to uneven participation across sectors.
  • The latest talks revisited earlier commitments on a permanent PCM working table, support for victims, blocking prison cellphone use, establishing flagrancy units, and creating a specialized police unit against extortion.