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U.S. Embassy in Peru expresses solidarity over ecological disaster in Ventanilla

Photo: U.S. Embassy in Peru

Photo: U.S. Embassy in Peru

15:28 | Lima, Jan. 21.

The United States Embassy in Peru expressed its concern and solidarity for the ecological disaster on Lima's coastline and the serious consequences on people and the ecosystem.

"U.S. agencies are coordinating with the Peruvian Government to get out of this environmental crisis together. We stand United, Peru!" reads a message posted on the Embassy's official Twitter account.

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— Embajada EEUU Perú (@USEMBASSYPERU) January 21, 2022

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.

On January 19, the Foreign Affairs Ministry affirmed that the Repsol oil spill in (the sea area near) Lima's Ventanilla district is the worst ecological disaster that the Peruvian capital has experienced in recent times. It added that the company must immediately compensate for this damage.

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Publicado: 21/1/2022

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