Peru Transport Union Confirms Nov. 4 Engine Shutdown and Peaceful March Over Deadly Extortion

The action responds to continued killings during a state of emergency, with organizers saying a seven‑point October 9 deal remains unimplemented.

Overview

Transportistas Unidos ratified a national protest for Tuesday, November 4, featuring an engine shutdown and a moderate march framed as a mourning act for slain drivers.
Organizers say the demonstration will be peaceful without road blockades, will be coordinated with police, and will avoid central Lima to reduce risks of clashes.
Demands include social assistance and scholarships for children of killed or injured drivers, plus stronger police protection along critical routes in Lima and Callao.
The call follows a surge in extortion and violence against drivers, including two killings in the same weekend during the government’s state of emergency.
Sector sources cited by Caretas say some interprovincial and heavy‑cargo groups are weighing symbolic support, and Peru21 reports a separate regional strike in Callao set for Monday, November 3.