National Strike January 4: in which regions are there protests and roadblocks? (La República [Spanish] - 1/4/2023

National Strike January 4: in which regions are there protests and roadblocks? (Spanish)

This January 4, various organizations have joined the national protest in regions. According to the interactive map of the MTC, there are already ten blocked roads.

13:39 - 4/1/2023

Puno: protesters burn toll booths in Ilave.

In the restart of the indefinite strike, protesters burned the toll booths and blocked the highway in the province of Ilave, in Puno. There is no presence of the PNP or the military in these areas. 

13:02 - 4/1/2023

Tacna: markets close their doors due to protests.

Merchants close their stalls in the markets of the city of Tacna after the restart of the protests in favor of the new elections and the closure of Congress. This measure was taken for fear of looting and the losses they could have from the demonstrations.

12:27 - 4/1/2023

Cercado de Lima: demonstration of reservists in Av. Abancay.

Reservists joined the march in favor of new elections and the closure of Congress. The mobilization is located on Nicolás de Piérola Avenue, in Cercado de Lima, and they are heading towards Plaza San Martín. Likewise, the PNP are guarding this demonstration

12:10 - 4/1/2023

Apurímac: protesters block the Interoceanic Highway.

Around two hundred residents of the Aymaraes province of the Apurimac region blocked the Interoceanic Highway. The protesters burned tires and trunks to close the highway. The Peruvian National Police (PNP) tried to talk with the protestors,. but the blockade remains.

11:29 - 4/1/2023

La Victoria: man climbs the monument in Plaza Manco Cápac.

A man climbed the monument in Plaza Manco Cápac , in the La Victoria District, to demand the closure of Congress and new elections. The PNP came to the place to lower the affected person from the statue and prevent him from getting hurt. Likewise, the protester was transferred to the district police station.

11:05 - 4/1/2023

Ombudsman warns that mobilizations are beginning today in twelve places around the Country.

Social organizations, federations, and unions in the interior of the country today, January 4, resumed protests in favor of new elections and the closure of Congress

 

10:42 - 4/1/2023

Cusco: services are suspended in the bus terminal after the resumption of protests

Given the resumption of the indefinite strike at the national level, activities at the bus terminal in Cusco were suspended due to roadblocks. Likewise, some people are stranded outside the terminal waiting for travel to be restored.

10:20 - 4/1/2023

Juliaca: Protestants block the highway from entering the city

Residents of the southern area of ​​Juliaca close the southern entrance to the Cityto demand new elections and the closure of Congress.

09:51 - 4/1/2023

Arequipa: workers of the Civil Construction Union join the nationwide march

Workers from the Civil Construction Union begin a march in favor of new elections and the closure of Congress in the Arequipa district of Cerro Colorado.

09:37 - 4/1/2023

Ferrocarril Transandino suspends operations due to the resumption of protests in the south

The company Ferrocarril Transandino SA reported in a statement that the operations of the Transandino Railway are suspended on January 4 and 5 after the restart of the protests. "We are very sorry for the discomfort that this measure may cause, but reason is to protect the safety of our passengers and our staff," he read.

09:24 - 4/1/2023

Road blockade in Peru: which roads are closed, according to SUTRAN (Superintendencia de Transporte Terrestre de Personas, Carga y Mercancías)?

According to SUTRAN, roadblocks have been carried out so far in Puno, Cusco and Junin. 

This is the step by step to access the interactive map of SUTRAN where you will be able to know the current state of the roads in Peru:

Step 1: go to https://gis.sutran.gob.pe/alerta_sutran/

Step 2: locate the region of which you want its current situation

Step 3: Click on the floating buttons. There you will see the information provided.

09:08 - 4/1/2023

Cusco: dozens of passengers form long lines to enter the airport

Dozens of passengers line up outside the Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUS) to enter and board their flights.

09:02 - 4/1/2023

Protesters block various streets in Juliaca

The main streets of Juliaca are blocked by protesters, including the Circunvalación, also at the height of Puente Maravillas, which is the exit to the northern route among other areas. Likewise, the protesters do not allow the passage of any transport, not even motorcycles.

08:31 - 4/1/2023

Arequipa: Regular traffic maintained after restart of indefinite strike

Traffic at the height of the Añashuayco Bridge, in Arequipa, a highway that connects the roads to Puno, Cusco and Juliaca, continues normally after the restart of the indefinite strike. Likewise, the protection of the PNP and the military has been observed in the area.

07:25 - 4/1/2023

Puno: protesters start roadblocks in Juliaca

The protesters, in the restart of the indefinite strike, began with the roadblock in Juliaca to demand new elections and the closure of Congress.

06:59 - 4/1/2023

Which regions are affected by the national strike?

- Apurimac

- Arequipa

- Ayacucho

- Cusco

- Madre de Dios

-Moquegua

Tags: #Peru #GeneralStrike #Protests #Roadblocks