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Markets Set Nov. 6 Shutdown Over Sedapal Fines as Transport Strike Splinters in Lima and Callao

The housing ministry has convened a multisector working group to review the wastewater rule at the center of the dispute.

Overview

  • Roughly 1,800 markets in Lima and Callao will close for a one-day strike on Thursday, Nov. 6, protesting what unions call abusive Sedapal sanctions tied to Supreme Decree 010‑2019.
  • Market leaders say fines ranging from about S/10,000 to S/30,000 are being added to monthly water bills with threats of service cuts or blocked drains if unpaid.
  • Trader federations demand modification or suspension of the 2019 rule and plan peaceful marches toward Congress and the Housing Ministry, warning the action could expand nationally if talks stall.
  • Transport unions have called a 24‑hour stoppage for Tuesday, Nov. 4 over extortion and killings, but eight major formal associations—about 95% of companies—say they will not join after meetings with the MTC.
  • Universities including PUCP and Universidad de Lima will hold virtual classes on Nov. 4, and transport operators in Callao, Ventanilla and Mi Perú announced a separate regional strike for Monday, Nov. 3.