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Peru's President: Gov't orders actions to sanction those responsible for ecological damage

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

20:00 | Lima, Jan. 20.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Thursday reported that the Peruvian State has ordered civil and administrative criminal actions to safeguard the country's well-being.

Within this framework, the Head of State pointed out that it also assumes the role of

sanctioning those responsible for the ecological damage due to oil spill on the coastline of Ventanilla district in Lima.

Via Twitter, the top official condemned the environmental disaster caused by La Pampilla refinery, which is run by the Repsol company.

"The ecological damage to our coastline is unacceptable. From the State, criminal, civil and administrative actions have been arranged so as to protect the sovereignty and well-being of the nation," Mr. Castillo stressed.

The President remarked that Peruvians are facing one of the worst ecocides that has occurred along their coastline and sea.

"The Government assumes the role of sanctioning those responsible for the damage which tragically affects the flora, fauna, and communities that are endangered and deprived of their daily livelihood," he underlined.

In this sense, the Head of State stated that the Executive Branch requires the support of all political representatives and citizens.

"We will take urgent and serious actions that will match the greatness of our history and the magnitude of those events. We will not let our ecosystems and the honor of our people be trampled on with impunity," he concluded.

Oil spill

On January 15, an oil spill was reported in Ventanilla district's sea area, at La Pampilla refinery, run by Repsol company.

After meeting with Repsol representatives, Environment Minister Ruben Ramirez pointed out that around 6,000 barrels of oil were spilled.

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.

Condenamos el desastre ambiental provocado por la refinería La Pampilla, a cargo de @Repsol. El daño ecológico en nuestro litoral es inadmisible. Desde el Estado, se han dispuesto las acciones penales, civiles y administrativas a fin de cautelar la soberanía y bienestar del país.
— Pedro Castillo Terrones (@PedroCastilloTe) January 20, 2022