Peru has entered a tense moment in its public transportation sector, as truckers and bus drivers stage strikes, enforce roadblocks, and protest against escalating violence. Interior Minister Carlos Malaver stepped forward with a bold stance: he’s downplaying the severity of the strike, insisting that “there is police presence” and that…
n a dramatic turn of events, the transport strike scheduled for October 7 has been canceled, following a key meeting between the main transport unions and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM). Prime Minister Eduardo Arana confirmed the decision after more than three hours of talks with industry…
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…
Public transportation in Lima, Peru, came to a near standstill on Monday, October 7, 2025, as several transport unions launched a large-scale strike. The protest was organized to demand stronger government action against rising cases of extortion targeting bus drivers and transport owners. Streets in several districts were left empty…