Through dialogue, the Executive Branch High-Level Commission —led by
— reached various agreements aimed at benefiting the provinces of Lucanas, Parinacochas, and Paucar del Sara Sara in Ayacucho region.
"Dialogue prevailed! Following a sincere and transparent meeting, the Executive Branch Commission, authorities —as well as leaders of Ayacucho's Lucanas, Parinacochas, and Paucar del Sara Sara provinces— signed a letter of agreement, which seeks to meet demands for the benefit of the population," read a message posted by the
Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
"The headwaters of the basin are delicate ecosystems which provide water to territories. That is why we have agreed —along with authorities and leaders of Parinacochas, Lucanas, and Paucar del Sara Sara provinces— measures to protect them from contamination," the
Prime Minister wrote on Twitter.
For this reason —Vasquez indicated— it was agreed to create an executive commission so as to negotiate the withdrawal and
closure of four mining units, visit affected areas, and hold meetings with representatives of mining companies.
The agreements also included delimitation of basin headwaters and environmental assessment to identify contamination sources, she said.
Previously, the Cabinet chief told the assembled Ayacucho population that —as an environment defender for many years— she also identifies with the causes they defend.
"We recognize in you a brave people, defender of the most precious thing which is water. If I am here as President of the Council of Ministers, along with the representatives of ministries, it is because we recognize that your demands are legitimate and fair," she assured locals.
Likewise, the Cabinet chief said many of the towns have suffered serious damage "in the name of development," reminding them that she comes from northern Andean Cajamarca region, "where many times we suffer due to the indifference of a State that used to think economic growth was enough but forgot about people's problems."
"We understand your frustration, which is often expressed in anger. We have to respond to what you demand and assume liabilities from other (past) administrations. We are generating a new model of conflict management in a comprehensive manner, one that builds trust," she added.
Lastly, the Prime Minister reiterated the apologies as a State "because it must be admitted that it has been inefficient."
"(…) Let's privilege dialogue to move forward; violence leads us nowhere," she concluded.
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