Hundreds of transport workers in Chile have blocked roads and highways across the country in protest over high fuel prices. Drivers of busses and lorries began protesting on Tuesday, gathering in convoys to halt traffic along major routes. They are demanding a relief from surging diesel prices, which have been driven up by the war in Iran. Talks between government officials and protest leaders have so far failed to reach a resolution, with another meeting expected to take place on Wednesday. The protest is being organised by the Fuerza del Norte trade union, which represents around 80% of Chile's lorry drivers, and the No+TAG civic protest movement.
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