The Poderosa mining company, located in the province of Pataz, La Libertad, was attacked by members of criminal organizations closely related to illegal mining. As a result, 9 workers died and 13 were injured. After learning of this information, various business associations in the country have spoken out requesting the Government to redouble its security efforts to safeguard people’s lives and, with it, the development of investments.
The company announced that the reported events are not part of an isolated case, but rather respond to “a spiral of deterioration in security conditions in the area”; since, through the Comprehensive Registry of Mining Formalization (Reinfo), the growth of illegal mining has been allowed, they noted.
Just two months ago, seven workers were also killed. Added to this is the company’s affected infrastructure, such as the blowing up of 10 high voltage towers and the destruction of machinery and equipment.
The National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) expressed its condemnation and rejection of the attack suffered by the company and urged the Government to take the necessary measures to restore order and the principle of authority in the province of Pataz and in other areas where illegal mining would seek to establish “liberated territories.” About, They recognized that this problem must be addressed comprehensively to prevent its advancement.
“We know very well the damage that violence causes, not only on a human level, but also to the political and economic stability of the country. Therefore, it is crucial not to allow these acts to be repeated in our territory,” noted the Confiep it’s a statement.
For its part, the Association of Exporters (ADEX) He demanded a greater commitment from the Government to put an end to this defect that threatens the tranquility of the population and stains the image of Peru before the world. Other unions that have spoken in this regard, and they emphasize that investments should be avoided, are the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) and the National Fisheries Society (SNP).
Source: Larepublica
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