June 27, 2022 11:48 GMT
Truckers, Farmers To Strike Over Fuel And Fertilizer Costs
PERU
- Peru's truckers and some farm groups will go on strike on Monday after failing to reach agreements with the government seeking measures to reduce the impact of steep global price rises of fuel and fertilizer, sector leaders said on Sunday. [Reuters]
- Union leaders met on Friday and Saturday with government representatives, with demands including considering freight transport a "public service" that would reduce costs and curb competition from truckers from neighbour countries.
- Government approves bill seeking credit to finance food subsidy for vulnerable people (Andina)
- The Council of Ministers has approved a bill seeking a supplementary credit of S/2 billion (around US$528.8 million) to finance a food subsidy aimed at the population in a situation of vulnerability due to the rise in food prices.
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