The Minister of Economy and Finance, Pedro Francke, stated on the morning of Tuesday, December 21, that the Government of Pedro Castillo is committed to striking a balance between mining, environment and social development.
Through his social networks, the head of the enter rector of the Peruvian economy addressed public opinion, Las Bambas company and communities to leave some details.
“We are committed to achieving a balance between mining, the environment and social development. Our efforts are oriented towards this. This balance also implies the continuity of mining activity, which is essential for the development of the country, ”he wrote on Twitter.
The statements of Francke They occur in the midst of the expectations of the meeting that the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) scheduled for this Tuesday – urgently – with the purpose of providing a definitive and sustainable solution to the problems that revolve around the South Road Corridor.
In that line, Francke He reiterated the “efforts” of local, regional and national authorities to resolve the conflict in Las Bambas, which was rekindled more than a month ago, and which would have forced the mining company to suspend activities since last December 18.
“For this reason, with the regional governor of Cusco and the mayors of the Las Bambas area of influence, the government has been making all the necessary efforts to find a dialogue solution to the paralysis of its operations within the framework of the law”, the Minister of Economy expressed in a second paragraph.
However, the peasant communities, the Las Bambas mining company and the local and regional authorities are summoned to the meeting, however, the presence of all the actors would not be guaranteed.
As you remember, Carlos Castro Silvestre, Manager of Corporate Affairs of Las Bambas, informed the Prime Minister, Mirtha Vásquez, that the company will not participate in the next spaces for dialogue with the communities involved in the mining conflict.
Meanwhile, at first it was reported that some leaders of the Chumbivilcas communities would not participate in the meeting. In the end, they changed their minds and if they will.
In that context, Francke Ballvé He called on the communities to resume dialogue and avoid any violence.
“We share the desire to find a balance between mining and social development, which must occur within the framework of the law and strict respect for public order,” he concluded.
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