Peru's Prime Minister Mirtha Vasquez held a meeting with authorities and leaders of communities affected by the contamination of Coata River, in which they signed a letter of agreement to address socio-environmental demands.
"The contamination of the Coata River basin has been a problem that has been dragging on for many years. We understand and are aware that the State is obliged to assume it. The agreement includes a series of items addressing various topics," Vasquez remarked.
In addition, the Cabinet chief said that by 2022 —with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)— resources will be allocated to projects that have been stalled in previous years.
"The Government has the best of intentions. We do not pursue a repression policy. We have pursued a way to channel this conflict through dialogue. Today we are taking an important step to solve underlying problems and to make you believe in the State again," she added.
The gathering featured Environment Minister Ruben Ramirez, as well as Energy and Mines Minister Eduardo Gonzales.
Also participating in the meeting were deputy ministers from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), the Ministry of Education (Minedu), and the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation (MVCS), as well as mayors of Coata, Caracoto, Huata, population centers, and provinces of Puno and San Roman de Juliaca.
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Published: 11/17/2021