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Peru PM guarantees State presence in Cotabambas

14:53 | Cotabambas (Apurimac region), Apr. 11.

Peruvian Prime Minister Salvador del Solar on Thursday assured southern Andean Cotabambas Province residents that the State will be present permanently in this area to guarantee the population's well-being and development.

Last weekend, Del Solar affirmed he would visit the province's Challhuahuacho district soon, thus complying with the accords adopted by the Executive Branch, MMG mining company, and Fuerabamba community leader Gregorio Rojas.

Today, the cabinet chief admitted the State has not had a remarkable presence in this zone over recent years. 

Likewise, the Prime Minister underlined his presence in the area —alongside four State ministers— is aimed at listening to the locals.

"There is no dialogue without the willingness to listen," he expressed. 

Furthermore, he indicated the Executive Branch will work harder to comply with the commitments made to the communities regarding Cotabambas' development plan.

The Prime Minister —along with the Executive Branch Commission— held a meeting with representatives of Cotabambas communities residing in the influence area of Las Bambas mining project.

The project faces problems due to the Fuerabamba community members' decision to block the road used by the mining company to transport its production to Matarani Port (Ilo region).

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Published: 4/11/2019