Trucking protests over the cost of fuel have affected Argentina while Ecuador is being harassed by protests over gas prices.
Peruvian truck drivers and some agricultural groups will go on strike on Monday after failing to reach a deal with the government demanding measures to mitigate the impact of global fuel and fertilizer price hikes, region leaders said on Sunday. .
Union leaders met with government representatives on Friday and Saturday, including demanding that freight transport be considered a “public service”, reducing costs and curbing competition from truck drivers from neighboring countries.
“We are firm in the plan to strike with all our bases across the country,” Marlon Milla, leader of the Heavy Load Haulage and Drivers’ Union, told radio station RPP. The union has 400,000 cargo transport units in 14 of the country’s 25 regions.
High global fuel prices linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have sparked unrest in Peru, the world’s No. 2 copper producer, while fertilizer shortages have raised fears on food supplies as the government struggles to secure shipments.
The government of left-wing President Pedro Castillo, which has seen its popularity decline since taking office last year, has taken measures to stem the rising cost of living, but the annual inflation rate is around 8%, which is its lowest rate in 24 years. is the highest level.
Some farmers unions also announced a strike on Monday to protest against the increase and decrease in the prices of fertilizers.
Latin American leaders are battling to contain price hikes despite major interest rate hikes. Trucking protests over the cost of fuel have affected Argentina while Ecuador is being harassed by protests over gas prices.
“The talks are not over, we are in a permanent session of ministers to avoid protests,” Justice Minister Felix Chero told reporters on Sunday. The government is giving subsidy for road toll and fertilizer cost.
(Reporting by Marco Aquino; Editing by Diane Craft)
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