Leaders of the workers of the Inmaculada mining unit requested the intervention of the Ministries of Energy and Mines, and of Labor, as well as the Ombudsman’s Office and the National Prosecutor’s Office to find a solution to the social conflict.
In a statement, they indicated that for more than 30 days new crimes have continued to be committed that threaten the safety of the mining workers, who remain kidnapped and unable to leave for fear of being attacked and under constant threats.
“We hold the leaders of the Huancute annex responsible, as well as the authorities that up to now have not taken action on these acts of violence”they indicated.
“We as union leaders, is to ensure the safety of all workers and our greatest responsibility is to preserve our jobs. In this sense, we respect the rights of the residents and in this way we demand that the residents respect our rights as people who are ‘freedom and free movement’”they added.
Finally, the leaders, as a union organization, condemned all acts of violence and invoked the residents of the annex of Huancute and the mining company Ares SAC that negotiations should be based on the “dialogue and mutual respect”.
As recalled, due to alleged breaches of commitment to the community of Huancute (Ayacucho), the residents demand the withdrawal of the Inmaculada mining unit, as stated by the leader of said area, Martha Elena Cayo.
“When the Ares mining company arrived in the indigenous community of Huancute in 2011, they promised us development, including an easement contract to title our lands for using them, but so far there is nothing. Due to their non-compliance we are asking them to retire”Cayo said in an interview with RPP.
