# Latin American transport sector labor unrest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-transport-sector-labor-unrest
> Updated: 2026-10-26T14:28:42.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 2.

Transport workers across several Latin American nations have engaged in various forms of labor actions and protests. Initial unrest included taxi drivers in Honduras protesting rising fuel prices, transport companies in Peru considering strikes due to violence against drivers, and workers in Uruguay and Argentina protesting diesel costs and unpaid wages.

In Honduras, the situation escalated as taxi drivers affiliated with ATAXUH announced a potential strike to demand diesel price freezes, citing insufficient coverage of operational costs. The Honduran Minister of Infrastructure and Transport has called for dialogue between the Honduran Institute of Land Transport and transporters to prevent a suspension of services.

Recent developments show expanding unrest and regulatory shifts. In Honduras, the IHTT has authorized temporary fare increases for suburban routes to offset diesel costs, sparking public indignation. In Mexico, delivery riders are protesting motorcycle transport bans, while a divide has emerged between cargo transport groups: Canacar has engaged in road blockades, whereas CONCAMIN members have opted for dialogue with the government regarding highway security and toll tax credits.

Other regional tensions include the evaluation of a national strike by Peru’s Conet due to violence against drivers, and investigations into potential price-fixing in Puno. In Costa Rica, bus service fares increased by 6.87% due to oil volatility, while authorities in Ecuador and Colombia are managing service disruptions and potential fare hikes respectively.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Transport sectors in Latin America face fare hikes and labor disputes

Transport sectors across Latin America are grappling with fare increases driven by fuel costs, alongside varying responses to labor disputes and security concerns in Mexico, Honduras, and beyond.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-transport-fare-increases-reported-in-honduras-and-mexico

### 2026-10-04: Transport workers across Latin America launch protests over fuel costs and security

Transport workers across Latin America are staging protests and strikes over rising fuel costs, security concerns, unpaid wages, and new regulatory measures in Honduras, Peru, Uruguay, Mexico, and Argentina.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-transport-workers-launch-nationwide-protests

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