2024-07-27 06:42:01
Due to the protests that food handlers started on Monday, Carabineros had to intervene to disperse them.
Traffic interruptions were recorded this morning in at least three points in Santiago, due to the protests carried out by food handlerswho demand payment of their severance pay.
The activities were carried out by professionals in the vicinity of the Recoleta bridgewhich connects the aforementioned commune with that of Santiago, as well as in the Américo Vespucio road with El Valle, in Peñalolén, and at stop 14 of Vicuña Mackenna, in the commune of La Florida.
In all those places the protesters They proceeded to cut off vehicular traffic, set up barricades and lit bonfires.causing great congestion and prompting the arrival of Carabineros officers to clear the roads.
What food handlers demand
According to what was expressed by the food handlers, the mobilizations are for demand full payment of their severance payafter they were dismissed from various companies that worked for Junaeb.
According to the report of the food handlers, they decided to start the protests because They are still owed the second installment of the severance pay.
Meanwhile, Transporte Informa alerted drivers of the presence of the protesters, with the aim of ensuring that they Drivers take necessary precautions.
