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Peru Sets Weekly Talks With Transport Unions as Government Rejects Emergency Plan

Ministers signaled a police-first approach with new support for victims rather than suspending rights.

Ministra de la Mujer anuncia asistencia económica de S/400 para hijos de choferes asesinados por extorsionadores. Foto: Fernando Sangama / @photo.gec
Ministra de la Mujer propone asistencia económica de 400 soles para hijos de choferes asesinados por extorsionadores
Congreso y transportistas solicitarán al Ejecutivo declarar en emergencia al sector de transporte: ¿qué significa esta medida?
Hijos de las víctimas de extorsión recibirán apoyo del Estado. (@gec)

Overview

  • The Interior Ministry announced standing Saturday working tables with transport leaders to track commitments after this week’s 24-hour strike.
  • The Women’s Ministry said children of murdered drivers will receive 400 soles every two months with psychological support, with implementation dossiers already in preparation.
  • The Transport Ministry scheduled a high-level meeting with unions at the PCM on Thursday and plans to procure 16,000 onboard cameras for 8,500 buses in Lima.
  • Prime Minister Eduardo Arana and Interior Minister Carlos Malaver said a constitutional state of emergency is unnecessary, citing existing police and legal tools.
  • Police deployed over 2,000 officers during the protests, with 29 injured, as official data counted 118 victims in public-transport attacks in 15 months, including 65 deaths.