University and school students mobilized on April 22 in various regions of Peru to demand the enforcement of half fare and to denounce the rising cost of living. The protest, called by the Coordinating Committee of Universities of Lima and Callao, aims to highlight issues related to access to public education and transportation fares. Among the main demands of the protesters is the respect for the half fare, established by law at 50% of the total cost. The organizers emphasize that the mobilization is not against transport operators, but rather a critique of the lack of oversight in the sector.
Students from the National University of San Agustin reported that the violation of this right has worsened in recent years. The march in Lima proceeded peacefully, although there were moments of tension when some protesters attempted to advance towards Congress. Nationwide, students in Arequipa reported aggression from fare collectors when demanding respect for the half fare. For more details on the situation of student rights, you can check the coverage of other mobilizations in recent news.
