State of Emergency in Peru Amid Labor Unrest

World | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

The.thorities in Peru have declared a state of emergency to cope with a growing wave of labour unrest. The country's highways have been blocked with rocks and burning tires and angry health workers, teachers and local officials have walked out in support of higher pay and lower taxes. President Alejandro Toledo said that the Peruvian military would be aiding police in the nationwide action "to protect citizens and the public order".
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