The Regional Directorate of Education of Lima Provinces reported that the face-to-face school classes are suspended in state and private schools, on Monday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 5, due to the announced strike of carriers.
Through a statement, the entity indicated that the measure is adopted to “safeguard the safety and comprehensive health” of students and teachers. He stressed that classes can be given virtually.
“Due to the announcement of the carrier strike on April 4 and 5, the directors of the Local Educational Management Units (UGEL) and, therefore, all the educational communities of the Lima region are informed that , in order to safeguard the safety and comprehensive health of our students and teachers, face-to-face classes in public and private institutions will be suspended the days mentioned”, indicated the Regional Directorate of Education of Lima Provinces.
“In this way, the necessary coordination and strategies are proposed to guarantee the fulfillment of the educational service through distance or virtual classes.”, he added.
The Union of Multimodal Transport Associations of Peru (UGTRANM) called for a national stoppage in all modes of transport for next Monday, April 4. The head of this group, Geovani Diez, explained that the call comes after President Pedro Castillo pointed out that the strike of heavy cargo carriers, which began on March 28, is led by “malicious” and “paid” leaders. ”.