A group of peasant rounds in Jaén, Cajamarca, gave Chicotazos to the Central Manager of Corpac Administration and Finance, José Luis López Guzmán, during a supervision of the works of the local airport.
“You have to fulfill what is offered sir! We are tired of so many lies, we are tired of so many brills,” One of the rondes indicated.
The ronderos, annoying by the constant delays in the completion of the project, consider that the event is part of a customary practice and is A “punishment” in defense of the interests of the community.
“We are doing the popular justice, defending the interests of the people. And as you are in charge of body, Lord, at this time we, as usual of the round, we are going to put your lashes to you, because you are in charge”, He indicated a rondero before executing the punishment.
The incident occurred on the runway and was starring about ten people; In addition, the provincial mayor of Jaén, Francisco Delgado Rivera, was present.
The president of the Confederation of Peasant and Native Rounds, Miguel Guevara, said that The action responded to frustration for the successive delays in the delivery of the airport, Initially scheduled for the beginning of the year and repeatedly postponed until August without being completed.
Guevara said that, given the lack of compliance, the community decided to take these popular justice measures.
Corpac statement
In response, through a statement Corpac condemned the act of violence, qualifying it as unjustifiable and the product of an “undue political use” On the part of some municipal authorities, noting that Mayor José Tapia led the fact.
However, the company said the works will continue and that they will comply with the established delivery date for September 11.
In addition, he called for institutional and legal respect, warning that those responsible must respond to the corresponding authorities.
