They demand an immediate solution. In view of the economic crisis that is hitting various businesses around the MMG Las Bambas mining company, the entrepreneurs, businessmen, associations, organizations and merchants of the Challhuahuacho district, Apurimac, announced that they will mobilize against the Government if in the next few days it does not solve the mining conflict.
Sandra Guzmán, leader of Lodgings and Challhuahuacho, He mentioned that today they will issue a statement where President Pedro Castillo will be required to solve the suspension of mining activities in Las Bambas, which is already serving 47 days, and later they will take measures if it persists.
The Challhuahuacho district has been in a state of emergency for several weeks and those most affected by this measure are small and medium-sized businesses. Photo: The Republic
“We will wait these days, and if (mining activity) does not open and the economy does not reactivate, there will be a reaction by the organizations and entrepreneurs of Challhuahuacho”, he stated in communication with this medium.
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Likewise, the leader specified that they will send the pronouncement to the Minister council. It is estimated that there are about 200 businesses only between lodgings and laundries that work in said district, but they are affected by the stoppage of the project.
While, the six communities to which the PCM sent a letter the last Friday so that they know the proposal of MMG Las Bambas they still don’t respond.
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For example, him President of the Fuerabamba community, Edison Vargas, He briefly responded to this medium that only today, Monday, will the community hold an assembly to discuss the proposal.
As is known, Las Bambas proposed to start the talks, but at the same time restart their operations. Days ago, leaders of the other communities as Chuicuni and Chilla had assured that these days they will make a final decision.
