Peruvian government calls on rice producer unions for dialogue following national strike
The Peruvian Government has announced an official meeting with rice producer unions for May 27th. This decision aims to resolve the conflict that has triggered an indefinite national strike in several regions of the country. The Vice Minister of Territorial Governance, Francisco Gaviria Arrascue, is in charge of leading this outreach to the agricultural workers.
The protest is currently in its second day and has severely affected transportation in northern and eastern Peru. Protesters have blocked major communication routes in key departments such as Lambayeque, Ucayali, Piura, and San Martín. These actions have hindered the movement of products and people, causing concern in the commercial sector.
In response to this situation, the Executive Branch sent official notices to regional authorities to coordinate the dialogue table. The main objective of this meeting is to listen to the farmers' demands and reach agreements that will allow for the lifting of the strike measures. Rice producers are demanding better economic conditions and greater state support for their sector.
The May 27th meeting is seen as a necessary step to restore normalcy on the roads and ensure food supplies. The government hopes that, through negotiation, further economic losses can be avoided and social peace can be guaranteed. For now, authorities maintain constant monitoring of the areas affected by the blockades.