The eruption of a volcano it can be catastrophic for the populations that live near it. There are several examples in the last decades. Or as happened in 1816 with the tambora volcanoin Indonesia, which killed 66,000 people in addition to affecting the climate: 1816 went down in history as the year without a summer. […]
Tag: Moquegua
In addition to Ubinas, the volcanoes that are active at the moment
On July 4th the ubinas volcano, located in the Moquegua region in Peru, began its explosive phase. In just two days, 17 detonations were recorded, which has led several districts in the area to declare a State of Emergency. The emitted ashes are generating health problems in the population. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) […]
In which regions of Peru do workers receive the best monthly income?
Moquegua, Arequipa and Mother of God are the regions in which the monthly income from work is the highest than in the rest of the country. It is above 2,000 soles. According to him Regional Competitiveness Index (Incore), prepared by the Peruvian Institute of Economy, In Moquegua, the average income is 2,400 soles per month, […]
Moquegua will advance S/200 million of its mining canon this year
The Regional Government of Moquegua (GORE Moquegua) manages an advance of S/200 million of its mining canon, in order to finance works and development projects in the department. Negotiations with the Executive Power are advanced and the decree should be published shortly. Sector sources reported that half of the budget would go to GORE Moquegua, […]
Moquegua led mining investment in Peru in April 2023
He Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported that, as of the fourth month of the year, Moquegua ranked first in mining investment in the country, with an amount exceeding US$204 million, amounting to 17.5% of the total participation of US$1,170 million. Regarding copper mining production in April, Moquegua ranked third with 15.8%, with Anglo […]
Moquegua: the region where the best salaries are paid
Moquegua is one of the smallest regions of Peru. However, in this territory of less than 4,000 square kilometers, with burning sun and good avocados, the best salaries in the country are paid in the formal private sector. An investigation of weekly meeting, from the San Pablo de Arequipa Catholic University, determined that payroll workers […]
Domestic gas and LPG are becoming scarce in Tacna, Ilo and Moquegua
The blockades in Ica leave the first effects of fuel shortages in southern regions. LPG is also not for sale in taps and interprovincial ticket prices increased. The city of Tacna begins to face the effects of the blockades in the South Pan American in Ica. This Wednesday, January 25, the only domestic gas bottling […]
Moquegua: Southern restores water and operations at Cuajone mine
After almost two months of social conflict with the peasant community of Tumilaca-Pocata-Coscore-Tala, Southern Peru resumed its copper operations at the Cuajone mine, located in the district of Torata, province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua region. On the morning of Saturday, April 23, the workers started up all the crushing systems, conveyor belts, mills, flotation cells, […]
Moquegua: community members and Southern initiate dialogue in Tumilaca
The peasant community of Tumilaca, Pocata, Coscore and Tala, in addition to the Southern Peru mining company, agreed yesterday to start a dialogue table. This will take place under certain conditions, the community must desist from its protest measures, prior approval in an assembly. If materialized, they will begin to discuss whether the company usurps […]
Moquegua: SNI demands attention from the State in conflict with Southern mine
The National Society of Industries (SNI) demanded the attention of the State before the seizure of the reservoir that supplies the camp of the Cuajone mine and other measures of struggle carried out by the peasant communities of Tumilaca, Pocata, Coscore and Tala, in Moquegua. The union rejected the measure adopted by the protesters, since […]