Bus drivers in Peru, angry over violent attacks and extortion, went on strike on Wednesday for the third time in less than a month, disrupting the country's sprawling capital as the government moved to quell anxiety over rising crime rates.

In Peru, widespread racketeering has become the main source of income for criminal gangs. Fed up with the violence, residents have taken to the streets, demanding that the government get it under control.

October 23, 2024 Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.