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.