On many occasions, the Confederation of Cargo Unions of Peru has stated that it does not agree with the Government of Dina Boluarte and the measures that the president of the Peru. For this reason and also given the lack of response from the Peruvian authorities regarding their request for the situation in which the union finds itself, the representatives have decided to initiate an indefinite protest. But when will it be? Which regions will participate? And what do the carriers request? To know all these answers, Depor has prepared this article.
When will the National Carrier Strike be?
The Confederation of Cargo Unions of Peru announced through its leader, Jesús Martínez, that they will start the indefinite national strike next Monday, September 11, and will seek to meet with President Dina Boluarte and Congress until they are heard.
Which regions will join the protests?
The protesters announced that the national strike will have as its starting point the southern city of Puno, precisely in the border area of Drain. Another of the cities to join is Tumbes, which borders Huaquillas, in Ecuador.
How many carriers will abide by the national strike?
The spokesman Juan Carlos Lagos announced that the Confederation of Heavy Cargo Unions of Peru brings together more than 24,000 carriers nationwide, who will abide by the indefinite national strike.
What does the Confederation of Cargo Guilds of Peru ask for?
Juan Carlos Lagos, spokesman for the Confederation of Cargo Unions of Peru, advanced a request to the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) that Supreme Decree No. 021-2022 on the face-to-face updating course in private driving schools be modified for free, mandatory and virtual training through the Superintendence of Land Transportation of People (Sutran).
In addition, they will request that the pronouncement of the Andean Community be complied with and that foreign transport not enter the country, since the Confederation specifies that there are trucks from countries such as Bolivia and Ecuador that arrive in the country with contraband. Another point to be discussed is the approval of a rule on cargo reservation with the obligation to hire local companies, as well as an efficient cost table so that there is no unfair competition.
What consequences does the strike of cargo transport cause to the country?
The National Society of Industries (NIS) indicated that it is concerned about the transport stoppage, since the situation will seriously affect the transfer of food to the markets for its purchase and sale, tourism because it will be difficult to mobilize without being exposed to the possibilities of being stranded on the highway and also trade.