The
President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Tuesday morning reaffirmed the Government's commitment not only to sanctioning but also to holding Repsol responsible for the oil spill along the Peruvian coast.
"The company has to pay for the damage to the population and repair the damage to nature, to the sea," he said while inspecting clean-up activities on Ancon beaches.
The President noted that he shares the indignation expressed by the population, after referring to other cases of environmental contamination in regions such as Pasco and Puno. "It cannot stay like this," he emphasized.
He said that authorities often come to pose for a picture. However, he affirmed that his administration acts differently and comes to verify the damage and express its commitment to the affected population.
After noting that Congress has not formed a commission to investigate the Repsol oil spill, Mr. Castillo called on the country's authorities to defend the sea and rivers against environmental pollution.
"Today I will request a report from the
Crisis Commission, which has been formed to ensure that all Ancon residents have been included in the register of inhabitants," he added.
Similarly, he asked the population to get organized by the time the budget is allocated to the mayor and local authorities.
Oil spill
It is estimated that some 6,000 barrels of oil were spilled into the sea.
The oil slick has spread along the coast of Ventanilla, reaching Ancon and Chancay, where a negative impact on marine flora and fauna is registered.
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Published: 1/25/2022