Peru: Activists plan to strike in Lambayeque, Piura, and Tumbes departments April 18

Event

Activists affiliated with various civil society organizations plan to hold a general strike in the departments of Lambayeque, Piura, and Tumbes April 18. The purpose of the strike is to denounce what the activists claim is a lack of government support for the region following major flooding.

The strike is likely to cause significant business and transport disruptions, especially as groups of transport workers have announced their intention to participate. Strike participants will likely stage related protests, and demonstrating strikers may block roads and highways, including border crossings between Peru and Ecuador. Police are likely to deploy to protest locations, and clashes cannot be ruled out, especially if authorities attempt to forcibly disperse demonstrators.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Allow for additional transport time in Lambayeque, Piura, and Tumbes departments April 18. Reconfirm business appointments. Heed the instructions of security personnel.