The central government ordered a state of emergency in the districts of Atico and Caravelí in the province of Caravelí in Arequipa for a period of 60 days so that the Police provide greater security, after the attack and death of 14 artisanal miners.
Through Supreme Decree No. 065-2022-PCM published today in the El Peruano newspaper, it was arranged that the Police maintain control of internal order with the support of the Armed Forces.
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In addition, with this dissipation, constitutional rights such as the freedom of transit, freedom of assembly and personal security. That is, the residents can be intervened to identify themselves. In addition, during the night after 11:00 they can no longer transit. until 4:00 a.m. the next day.
Likewise, cannot participate in private meetings and the troops can enter their homes duly identified, unless they have the authorization or it is an emergency due to security and public health.
FISHERMEN AFFECTED BY A STATE OF EMERGENCY
The declaration of an emergency in the districts of Atico and Caravelí did not sit well with all the residents of this coastal area, because to some extent affects fishermen who travel at night or early in the morning to carry out their shifts.
They also considered that this emergency should have occurred only in the highlands of Penthouse, where the mining camps are locatedHowever, the declaration of a state of emergency cannot be made for an annex or sector, so the district is considered.
The Mayor of Penthouse, Milton Medinaa few days ago by mail, requested the declaration of a state of emergency and the stoppage of mining activities in your district to take control and stop acts of violence.
