Transport workers in Chile block highways in protest over surging fuel prices
Summary
Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers blocked roads across Chile on Tuesday to protest rising diesel prices. Talks with the government did not resolve the dispute, and officials and protest leaders were expected to meet again on Wednesday.Key Facts
- Drivers gathered in convoys and blocked major routes across the country.
- Protesters are seeking relief from rising diesel prices, which the article links to the war in Iran.
- The Fuerza del Norte trade union and the No+TAG movement are organising the protests.
- The article says Fuerza del Norte represents about 80% of Chile's lorry drivers.
- Industry groups say the average diesel price has risen 74% since March.
- Economy Minister Daniel Mas called for more dialogue and said the government may eventually clear the highways.
- President José Antonio Kast's government has faced public discontent over fuel prices for months.
- A representative of intercity bus companies said operators had been working at a loss for more than a month.
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