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Peru Transport Unions Set Jan. 15 Strike as Jerí Defends Security Plan

The stoppage targets insecurity in Lima and Callao following a surge in extortion and attacks on drivers.

Overview

  • Transport leaders confirmed a nationwide stoppage for January 15, with Lima and Callao urban operators planning to halt service and send a commission to the presidential palace and Congress.
  • President José Jerí said his administration is executing the security plan previously offered to the sector and assigned the Interior Ministry to maintain talks with union leaders.
  • Julio Campos of the National Transport Alliance disputed recent contact with the Executive and said unions will not negotiate unless so‑called pro‑crime laws are repealed.
  • Industry representatives reported that extortion fees that began at S/5–10 in 2024 have risen, with attempts to charge up to S/30 in 2026, and that demands have intensified over the past two weeks.
  • Jerí suggested criminal groups appear to act in a synchronized manner to destabilize the government, framing the motive as part of his response to the planned strike.