Transportation workers will strike in the coming weeks in Peru, causing extensive public transportation disruptions.

Incident Details

Transportation workers plan to strike over the coming weeks in Peru to protest the lack of protections against violent crime and gang activity. Workers will strike nationwide on October 23 and will gather in Lima to march from Plaza dos de Mayo to the Peruvian Congress. Workers in other Peruvian cities also plan to strike on October 22 and October 31. Public transportation will be closed or inaccessible for the duration of each strike causing widespread disruptions. 

Traveler Safety

Travelers should avoid all demonstrations and should not engage with protesters. Travelers should plan journeys in anticipation of limited transportation on days of the strike. 

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