Ucayali protests escalate with police clashes and road blockades

Ucayali protests fuel price strikes Federico Basadre highway blockade diesel subsidies Peru transport strike

Protests in the Ucayali region of Peru over rising fuel prices and infrastructure needs have escalated into violent clashes. Demonstrators have maintained blockades on the Federico Basadre highway, specifically near kilometer 34 in the Campo Verde district, disrupting the transport of goods and essential services.

Clashes between protesters and the National Police resulted in several injuries to officers and the burning of a police patrol car. While regional Governor Manuel Gambini signed an agreement with some transport unions to end the strike following government announcements of diesel subsidies, other groups, including the Frente de Defensa de Ucayali, have rejected the deal and declared the strike indefinite.

The unrest has had fatal consequences; the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa) reported the death of a patient who was being transported by ambulance to Pucallpa. The patient, suffering from a stroke and hypertension, could not receive timely specialized care due to the road blockages.

In response to the fuel shortages, the Peruvian government, led by President Keiko Fujimori, announced a diesel subsidy of 15 to 20 percent for various transport sectors. Additionally, the Ministry of Energy and Mines is coordinating with Petroperú and Aguaytía Energy to increase fuel storage capacity in the region to stabilize supply.

Entities

Dirección Regional de Salud · Federico Basadre Highway · Keiko Fujimori · Manuel Gambini · National Police of Peru · Petroperú · Policía Nacional del Perú · Pucallpa · Ucayali

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Frente de Defensa de Ucayali has maintained the indefinite strike despite government subsidy announcements. radiosantarosa.com.pe · rpp.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Minister of Energy and Mines announced coordination between Petroperú and Aguaytía Energy to increase fuel storage in Ucayali. radiosantarosa.com.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ucayali Governor Manuel Gambini signed an agreement with transport unions to end the strike, though some groups rejected it. canaln.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Keiko Fujimori announced a diesel subsidy of 15 to 20 percent for various transport sectors. www.prensa-latina.cu
[● 2 SOURCES] A patient died due to delays caused by road blockages while being transported in an ambulance. elnuevodiario.com.do · rpp.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] Five police officers were injured and 11 people were detained during clashes in Ucayali. rpp.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] A police patrol car was burned during the protests. rpp.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The deceased patient suffered from a cerebrovascular accident and uncontrolled hypertension. elnuevodiario.com.do · rpp.pe