# Colectiveros block Avenida Arequipa in Lima protesting ATU closure of the avenue

Informal minibus drivers blocked Avenida Arequipa in Lima to protest ATU's closure of the avenue and demand its reopening.

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On 2026-06-25, colectiveros (informal minibus drivers) blocked a section of Avenida Arequipa and marched along Avenida Garcilaso de la Vega in Lima, Peru, protesting the closure of Avenida Arequipa ordered by the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU). [^1]

Informal bus drivers blocked Avenue Arequipa to protest the implementation of a two-way lane in the Blue Corridor. [^2]

As of 2026-06-25, ATU's measure to close Avenida Arequipa is in effect and aims to prioritize the functioning of transport corridors and organize public transport on this key avenue in Lima. [^3]

On 2026-06-25, Ronald Julca, a taxi driver affected by the closure of Avenida Arequipa, criticized ATU and asked for the reopening of the avenue, stating: 'We ask for the rehabilitation of Avenida Arequipa. Avenida Arequipa cannot be privatized, cannot be privatized just for ATU's convenience.' [^4]

On 2026-06-25, the protesting drivers demanded that Avenida Arequipa be reopened to colectivo service, asserting that ATU's closure prioritizes the corridor system and restricts their economic activity. [^5]

The group protesting consists of informal bus drivers, referred to as colectiveros. [^6]

The protest targets the construction of a two-way lane as part of the Blue Corridor project. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. On 2026-06-25, colectiveros (informal minibus drivers) blocked a section of Avenida Arequipa and marched along Avenida Garcilaso de la Vega in Lima, Peru, protesting the closure of Avenida Arequipa ordered by the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU). (La República.pe, News)
2. Informal bus drivers blocked Avenue Arequipa to protest the implementation of a two-way lane in the Blue Corridor. (RPP Noticias, News)
3. As of 2026-06-25, ATU's measure to close Avenida Arequipa is in effect and aims to prioritize the functioning of transport corridors and organize public transport on this key avenue in Lima. (La República.pe, News)
4. On 2026-06-25, Ronald Julca, a taxi driver affected by the closure of Avenida Arequipa, criticized ATU and asked for the reopening of the avenue, stating: 'We ask for the rehabilitation of Avenida Arequipa. Avenida Arequipa cannot be privatized, cannot be privatized just for ATU's convenience.' (La República.pe, News)
5. On 2026-06-25, the protesting drivers demanded that Avenida Arequipa be reopened to colectivo service, asserting that ATU's closure prioritizes the corridor system and restricts their economic activity. (La República.pe, News)
6. The group protesting consists of informal bus drivers, referred to as colectiveros. (RPP Noticias, News)
7. The protest targets the construction of a two-way lane as part of the Blue Corridor project. (RPP Noticias, News)

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