March 9 (UPI) -- Peru's government has ordered an immediate return to virtual classes and mandatory remote work in Lima and the neighboring port city of Callao as the country grapples with an energy crisis triggered by damage to a key natural gas pipeline.
The measure follows a major failure in the Camisea gas transportation system, the backbone of Peru's energy supply. The disruption has forced authorities to ration natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, and adopt emergency steps to reduce electricity demand.
The restrictions took effect immediately and will remain in place through Friday.
Prime Minister Denisse Miralles said schools, technical institutes and universities in the capital region must suspend in-person instruction and activate digital platforms to ensure academic continuity, local outlet RPP Noticias reported.
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