As the transport workers’ strike grips Lima and Callao, public anxiety has surged over disruptions in daily life — especially how students would attend school. Would classes be virtual, in-person, or suspended entirely on October 7? The Ministry of Education (Minedu) has issued a statement, and both parents and teachers…
Anger and grief struck Lima’s transport sector after the murder of Daniel José Cedeño Alfonso, a bus driver from Lipetsa (Los Triángulos), in San Juan de Miraflores. Assailants on a motorcycle reportedly shot him while he was at work. In protest, transport unions have ordered a 24-hour “engine shutdown” on…
On October 2, 2025, transportation unions in Lima and Callao have announced a large-scale transport strike. The protest comes as drivers demand stronger action against extortion, violence, and threats affecting the public transportation sector. The strike is expected to disrupt buses, minibuses, taxis, and moto-taxis across the capital and surrounding…