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Truck drivers launch strike in Lima: Media sources reported on May 27 that the Callao truck drivers’ union has launched a strike on the same day. The intermittent strike was launched to protest against rules for the road system near the port. It is unclear how long the strike will last. |
| Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Pachuca: Media sources reported that heavy rainfall caused flooding in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico at around 13:00 local time on May 27. Affected areas include Juan C. Doria, Real de la Plata, Tulipanes, Los Tuzos, La Herradura, Magisterio, and Pitahayas. Additionally, several roads were flooded including Santa Catarina Boulevard, Luis Donaldo Colosio, Felipe Ángeles, Minero, Nuevo Hidalgo, and Pachuca-Real del Monte highway, causing heavy traffic congestion and infrastructural damage. Disruptions to businesses and logistics are expected until the weather conditions improve. |
Swedish Transport Workers’ Union announces strike : Media sources report that the Swedish Transport Workers’ Union has called on cabin crew workers to go on strike from 04:30 local time on May 26. The duration of the industrial action is not specified. Business and logistics disruptions are likely.
Truck drivers call indefinite strike in Cantabria : Media sources report that the Cantabrian Transport Workers’ Union (SCAT) has called an indefinite strike in the Cantabrian region of Spain starting May 26, to be observed on Mondays and Tuesdays each week, affecting the road freight transport sector due to disputes over wage increases and working conditions.
Truck drivers block Santa Cruz-Cochabamba highway: Media sources indicated that truck drivers staged a roadblock at the entrance to Yapacaní, Bolivia on May 26, disrupting traffic on the highway between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. The protest was triggered by a severe diesel shortage that has left over 200 trucks out of operation for over a week. The blockade is expected to continue until fuel deliveries to the municipality resume.