ATU Agent Attacked with Hammer Denounces Abandonment After Contract Non-Renewal, Lack of Support

The Authority for Urban Transport (ATU) agent, Julio Huamán Ñañez, faces a dire situation after being attacked with a hammer while on duty at the Naranjal Metropolitano station. His contract, which expired on March 31, was not renewed, leaving him without the necessary medical coverage from the Seguro Complementario de Trabajo de Riesgo (SCTR). This has severely impacted his ongoing treatment and recovery, preventing him from returning to work.

Ñañez has repeatedly tried to contact ATU officials about his contract status and medical needs, but his calls have gone unanswered or were abruptly ended. He expressed his distress over the lack of institutional support and clear information regarding his future with the ATU. The situation is particularly concerning as he requires continued therapy and medical follow-up for the injury to his left arm, sustained during the attack on December 3, 2025, when he intervened after a user attempted to enter the transport system without paying.

This case highlights a troubling pattern of neglect and lack of support for essential workers who face violence in their line of duty. The ATU's silence and failure to provide clarity on Ñañez's situation not only exacerbate his physical condition but also create immense financial and emotional strain. The publication, La República, has attempted to reach the ATU for comment but received no response, underscoring the perceived lack of accountability and transparency in addressing such critical employee welfare issues.

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Me abandonaron a mi suerte