Roberto Sánchez joins Peruvian workers' May Day march

In Lima, the heart of Peru, May Day was marked not just by traditional celebrations but by a powerful display of solidarity from the working class. Hundreds of workers, united under the banner of the General Confederation of Peruvian Workers (CGTP), marched through the historic center, their voices rising in unison to demand fundamental rights: the respect of the 8-hour workday and a meaningful increase in the minimum wage. This year's march held particular significance with the visible presence of presidential candidates, including Roberto Sánchez of Juntos por el Perú. Sánchez, currently a strong contender in the general elections, joined the ranks not as a politician seeking votes, but as a citizen, he stated, deeply committed to the cause of the working people. His participation underscored the growing connection between political aspirations and the demands of the labor movement in Peru. The marchers chanted, "These are, here they are, the ones who will always fight," a powerful declaration of their enduring struggle. The sentiment on the ground, echoed by union leaders like Domingo Cabrera of the CTE, is one of deep concern: "The conditions of the working class continue to be forgotten, there is no possibility of continuing with this (minimum) salary." The call for a minimum wage of 1,500 soles (approximately $427) reflects a stark reality where many Peruvian workers subsist on "miserable salaries." This demonstration is a clear message to the political establishment that the fight for dignity and fair compensation is far from over, and that the labor movement remains a potent force in shaping Peru's future.

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These are, here they are, the ones who will always fight.