Representatives of the unit for the readjustment of neighborhoods and environments (CITY) They visited the sector yesterday Ribera del Ozamawhere they delivered invitation letters to the inhabitants calling them to an informative meeting.
In this meeting, as reported, they will be explained by the scope of the Las Lilas Projectas well as the move process, the Compensation and the deadlines for the execution of the plan.
At least 21 families have already been evicted from their homes in the sector. However, residents denounce that Evictions They are happening without guarantees nor offers that ensure your well -being.
However, community members, grouped in the organization ASOFCOROThey claim that reality does not conform to speech. “They came by saying that it was a relocationbut this has been a eviction. They ask us to look where to go, but not everyone can. What they offer does not reach for a year of rent, “said those affected in the area together.
According to the affectedafter being taken, several homes were broken inside to prevent their occupants from returning. “The houses did not lie completely because the community opposed,” They denounced.
“We do not demand money because we know that it will not reach us. What we ask for is a dwelling where we can continue our lives “, added Nurys Jáquez Batista, part of the Community Association.
In addition, community members report that among those affected there are people with disability and older adults that have not received clear guidance about how their relocation. “The only thing they have told us is that they need to talk to a relative, and I have never lived with one,” said a wheelchair resident.
The compensation will arrive later … and in the meantime?
To this is added that the financial compensation promised would be delivered after evictionwhich forces tenants to seek an initial capital on their own to move, assume temporary rentals or unforeseen expenses without immediate guarantee of state support.
“Payment will be after delivering the empty house, while we must cover our expenses” the community emphasizes that it does not oppose the urban developmentbut to be displaced without guarantees.
“This is not just a house, it’s ours lifeour effort and ours home“Another affected said.
The Evictions They are part of the first and second phase of the plan. They are marked by the badge Line l and LB line of the housing project. Being l- the first phase and lb- second phase. According to CITYit is sought to transform the area, but the neighbors insist that dialogue and justice must be in the center of the process.
ASOFCORO He made a Urgent called to national authorities, human rights defenders, media and civil society to intervene and promote a fair solutionpeaceful and transparent.
