After holding a meeting to address the issue of the upcoming mobilization on July 19, called the Third Taking of Limathe guilds of tourism sector from Cuzco They requested to stop the protests against the government.
In this way, they have spoken out against the restart of the mobilizations to demand the resignation of Dina Boluarte, the closure of Congress and the new presidential elections. In declarations for La República, the President of the Cusco Chamber of Commerce, Jhon González, warned that the economic sector would be affected.
In addition, he spoke about the low approval of the authorities: “That is what they earned, I think it is time for them to correct their actions. Unfortunately, they are in those positions because the people elected them, but they are not exercising representation What they are doing is taking personal advantage, and I think that is reprehensible.” He also added that the rejection of the population stems from the mismanagement of the Executive and the Legislative.
john gonzalez He maintained that at the meeting they held they invited all the organizations and leaders without exception to present their opinion on future demonstrations. It could be seen that they had the presence of some merchants and carriers.
On the other hand, the group of businessmen assured that the protests that are carried out with violence greatly harm the image of the country. They also asked the leaders who promote these anti-government days to Stop your measures so as not to harm the economy of the imperial region.
Tourism in Cuzco
According to statements by the president of the Cusco Chamber of Commerce, during the first quarter more than 95% of the reservations have been canceled and in the second more than 50%. He also mentioned that they are currently in a process of growth and that there is a projection. At least it is not yet confirmed that 40% of the reservations will be cancelled.
He adds that they are concerned that many international agencies are not considering Peru as a safe destination to visit.
Third Taking of Lima
The anti-government measure comes after the violent repression to control by the authorities in the first months of the year. Facts that resulted the death of citizens in different regions of Peru. The highest number of deaths occurred in departments such as Puno, Ayacucho and apurimac. However, the marches against Boluarte and the Congress did not wait in the imperial region.
On the other hand, what stirred up harshness against the Government were Boluarte’s statements indicating that The process of new elections is a closed issue and they will stay until 2026. Statements that various national organizations flatly rejected.
Another great reason for the northern regions of Peru to join the Third Taking of Lima are the complaints about the past efforts they made to control the natural disasters they suffered. Other claims are for health coverage by the State, which recently demonstrated its inability to resist dengue and other diseases.
Many others are added to this list of demands. That is why, currently, the leaders of Cusco indicate that they will support the protests on July 19. And they announced that there will be no violent mobilizations in the city and that only those who have the conviction to protest against Dina Boluarte and the Congress will travel.
Cusco markets
The markets of the Imperial City have ratified their support for the protest measure in the capital. They have ensured that they will support with food and also financially to his compatriots who travel for the national march called for July 19.
Collectives for peace that attacked protesters in Cusco
During the past mobilizations, videos were published in which various groups for peace demonstrated against the protests and attacked citizens who were marching for the resignation of Boluarte.
In this regard, González responded that they reject and condemn such actions. He was of the opinion that there may be citizens who reject these actions, but violent or racist actions cannot be generated.
Source: Larepublica
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