Peru: Eight Days of Anti-Mining Highway Blockades and Strikes

from RPP Noticias



translated by Earth First! Journal

Social organizations from Bambamarca, capital of the Hualgayoc province, maintain their decision to strike indefinitely; today [Monday, May 23, 2016] marks the eight day, as they demand remediation of the environments/affected zones and rivers (Tingomaigasbamba and Arascorgue), contaminated by mining operations.

Yesterday all markets were closed and all commercial activity suspended; the local flag was at half-mast as signal of the protest; the picketers have continued to block all traffic coming in and out of Bambamarca.

The regional counsel, Manual Ramos, said that he needs ministers present to solve this grave problem and to guarantee his safety.