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Outside of Lima | June 22, 2009 [ 9:31 ]
Peru's Central Road blocked by protesters
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
La Oroya's residents and thousands of Doe Run Peru workers are currently blocking three spots of Peru's Central Road, as a protest against the smelter's temporary closure.
Doe Run announced the smelter would shut down operations for 90 days, paying only 50% of the workers' salaries.
According to RadioProgramas del Peru (RPP), the protesters are blocking the road's exits from La Oroya to Lima, Huancayo anf Chanchamayo (Junin region).
Some other Unions and workers association have joined Doe Run workers' protest.
Peru's Police has sent its special squads to establish alternative routes and to prevent further problems.
Road's Police has also stopped the cargo trucks and passengers buses traffic at Corcona Control Post, located at the Km, 48 of the Central Road.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
La Oroya's residents and thousands of Doe Run Peru workers are currently blocking three spots of Peru's Central Road, as a protest against the smelter's temporary closure. Doe Run announced the smelter would shut down operations for 90 days, paying only 50% of the workers' salaries.
According to RadioProgramas del Peru (RPP), the protesters are blocking the road's exits from La Oroya to Lima, Huancayo anf Chanchamayo (Junin region).
Some other Unions and workers association have joined Doe Run workers' protest.
Peru's Police has sent its special squads to establish alternative routes and to prevent further problems.
Road's Police has also stopped the cargo trucks and passengers buses traffic at Corcona Control Post, located at the Km, 48 of the Central Road.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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