'I worry the fruit will spoil': Peruvians trapped in blocked highways suffer the political crisis

Record ID: 1702477

  • Title: 'I worry the fruit will spoil': Peruvians trapped in blocked highways suffer the political crisis
  • Date: 14th December 2022
  • Summary: ICA, PERU (DECEMBER 13, 2022) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF DRONE SHOTS OF CARGO TRUCKS STUCK ON HIGHWAY VARIOUS OF TRUCK DRIVERS SHELTERING FROM THE SUN BY SITTING NEXT TO STRANDED TRUCKS TRUCK DRIVER LAYING DOWN UNDER TRUCK TO REST WHILE WAITING FOR THE ROAD TO BE CLEARED TRUCK DRIVER SLEEPING INSIDE TRUCK WITH LEGS STRETCHED OUT FOR COMFORT PERSON TRYING TO CALM DOWN A CRYING CHILD IN PASSENGER BUS PERSON HANDLING CHILD TO OTHER PERSON IN PASSENGER BUS TRUCK DRIVER WALKING IN BETWEEN TRUCKS TRUCK DRIVER JUAN CORDOVA CHECKING TRUCK LOADED WITH MANGOS (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) TRUCK DRIVER TRANSPORTING MANGO CARGO, JUAN CORDOVA, SAYING: "I hope the fruits can withstand the strike for one, two, three days. I am also worried because, as a truck driver, my payment depends on the delivery. I am a little worried that the fruit will start to spoil. They are going to receive me in Juliaca (Puno), they are going to give me a hard time and they are going to cancel my services.” VARIOUS OF STRANDED TRUCKS VARIOUS OF PASSENGERS WALKING WITH BAGS AND SUITCASES ALONG THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY ON THEIR WAY TO THEIR DESTINATIONS (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) PERSON AFFECTED BY ROAD BLOCKADES, RENE BARRIENTOS, SAYING: "There is no access for cars, only passers-by are passing from Ica to this side, there are several blockades there." VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS BLOCKING HIGHWAY WITH ROCKS AND BURNING TYRES DEMONSTRATORS RAISING PLASTIC ROAD DIVIDERS (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) DEMONSTRATOR, RICHARD BENAVENTE, SAYING: "This is the fifth day of protests. I am a representative from the north of Cajamarca, the people are asking to shut down the Congress, new elections, to shut down the Congress and freedom for Castillo. Our brother Castillo is being held hostage, they are not giving him the freedom to communicate with his family, with anyone, or with the people. Castillo is the only one who represents us, a true leader, and what we want is his freedom and the shutting of the Congress." PROTESTERS CHANTING PROTESTERS HOLDING SIGNS CALLING FOR THE SHUTTING OF THE CONGRESS
  • Embargoed: 28th December 2022 18:06
  • Keywords: Dina Boluarte Ica Pedro Castillo Peru politics
  • Location: ICA, PERU
  • City: ICA, PERU
  • Country: Peru
  • Topics: South America / Central America,Government/Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA001673814122022RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:Peruvians trapped in closed highways suffer as protesters take the streets on Tuesday (December 13) at Ica, southern Peru.
    Demonstrators, many of them Castillo supporters, have for days demanded that Peru hold elections rather than allow Peru's current president Dina Boluarte, the country's former vice president, to stay in power until Castillo's term ends in 2026.
    Recently, protesters have blocked roads, set fires, and even taken over airports.
    At Ica, Juan Cordova, a truck driver transporting mangos stuck in the blocked highway, told Reuters he was worried about his cargo and that he hoped “the fruit can withstand the strike for one, two, three days” without spoiling.
    He also expressed concern about his payment, as it depends on the delivery.
    Other stranded truck drivers were seen sheltering from the sun on the road or resting under their trucks in the hope the roads will be cleared soon. Passenger buses were also seen stranded.
    Demonstrator in support of ousted president Castillo, Richard Benavente, told Reuters protesters blocking the road with burning tyres and rocks demanded the shutting of the Congress, new elections, and freedom for Castillo.
    Castillo was ousted last week after lawmakers voted to remove him following his failed attempt to rule by decree and dissolve Congress to avoid a third impeachment vote and is currently detained.
    (Production: Carlos Valdez, Gloria Lopez)
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