The Passenger and cargo land transport unions They formally requested the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) an exceptional fuel subsidy, warning that, if it does not materialize, they will begin an indefinite national strike starting April 15.
Through a letter addressed to Premier Luis Enrique Arroyo Sánchez, The transporters requested an Emergency Decreewith the support of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), to formalize aid against the increase in the price of diesel, which, they said, It has generated economic losses.
They indicated that, if a meeting and agreement that favors them is not reached until April 15, they would begin an indefinite stoppage of their activities. | (Photo: Andina – Reference)
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“The excessive and sustained increase in diesel is directly affecting the operating cost structurecompromising the continuity, accessibility and quality of the service at the national level”, they pointed out in the document.
To then add that, to date, its sector is “operating for more than a month in conditions of economic loss, situation that is unsustainable and that puts the continuity of our operations at serious risk.”
In this way, they indicated that, if a meeting and agreement that favors them is not reached until April 15, They would begin an indefinite stoppage of their activities.
“If an approved proposal is not available until April 15, 2026, the unions have agreed to call a national and indefinite strike as a protest against the inaction of the Executive Branch.“, they stated.
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They also stated that different subsectors of urban, cargo and interprovincial land transportation have had meetings with the MEF to define the amount of the subsidy. That’s why, They consider that “the necessary technical conditions” for the decree are already ready.
adding that This measure will avoid “distortions” in the transportation service for the user, without specifying what changes they referred to.. As of the closing of this note, the Executive has not issued any statement.
