Mild earthquake in Lima and upcoming strike at Immigration causes concern

Mild earthquake in Lima and upcoming strike at Immigration causes concern

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes Lima, without causing serious damage. Immigration Union announces strike for labor improvements nationwide. Dialogue necessary.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros

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Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

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A slight jolt shook the Peruvian capital on the morning of Monday, March 4, when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the ground in Lima, as reported by the Peruvian Geophysical Institute (IGP). The seismic movement, with its epicenter located 15 kilometers southwest of Chilca, in the province of Cañete, occurred exactly at 12:34 p.m. and was felt with an intensity of level IV in the town of Chilca. Despite the magnitude of the earthquake, no significant damages have been reported in the region so far, and Civil Defense authorities continue to evaluate the situation in different areas, such as Chosica, to rule out possible material or personal consequences. Within the security and prevention framework, it is important to highlight that the Early Warning Emergency Messaging System (SISMATE) aims to inform and alert the population about possible natural disaster threats, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, among others, but it is not specifically designed to warn about minor earthquakes or tremors. In this regard, Hernando Tavera, executive president of the IGP, clarified that SISMATE is an informative system and not an alert system, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nature and scope of this tool in geophysical emergency situations. In other news, the Union of Workers of the Special Regime of Administrative Contracting of Services (CAS) of the National Superintendence of Migrations of Peru announced an indefinite national strike starting on July 27, demanding labor and salary improvements for its members. This decision, which would affect migration services throughout the country, reflects the persistence of labor conflicts and the search for better conditions for workers in this sector, who seek to guarantee their rights and working conditions in a context of uncertainty and economic challenges. Given this situation, it is expected that the competent authorities can engage in a constructive dialogue with union representatives to seek solutions that benefit both parties and allow the continuity of migration services in an efficient and equitable manner for all involved.

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