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Peru Transport Unions Call 48-Hour National Strike for Dec. 15–17

Union leaders say emergency measures have failed to stop extortion and killings.

Overview

  • Organizers from the National Council of Land Transport and allied unions requested an emergency meeting with President José Jerí to demand immediate security operations.
  • The government extended the state of emergency for Lima Metropolitana and Callao by 30 days, which transport leaders argue has not reduced threats or attacks.
  • The planned stoppage would suspend passenger and cargo services in multiple modalities nationwide, according to union statements.
  • Sector spokesman Martín Ojeda estimated a full halt could disrupt about 14 million trips in the capital.
  • The strike call follows recent assaults on the sector, including a bus driver killed and attacks on several lines reported in recent days.