The mining strike in Boyacá rose: these are the agreements to which they reached

Miners of Boyacá, authorities of the department and the national government reached an agreement to lift the mining strike that had been carried out in the territory for several days. Those who do continue in demonstrations are the parameter peasants or farmers of the department.

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As reported on the night of Thursday, August 7, the uprising of the protests was possible thanks to “Recognition of the dignity of small miners and commitment to actions so that the energy transition is fair and inclusive“

Edwin Palma, Minister of Mines and Energy, stressed thatl Concertación process had “The active participation of the national government, local authorities, small miners and community leaders who, with will and honesty, achieved consensus to return to normal“

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“The government recognizes the dignity of all people living from work in the exploitation of coal, they are working people who have dedicated their lives to this work“He added.

The agreements between the miners and the authorities in Boyacá

For the energy transition, the parties committed to act with greater clarity and precision, agreeing a future roadmap, and in a concerted manner, for the development of this process in Boyacá.

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The goal is that The transition plan includes small coal mining and that is built “With the participation of the Boyacense people“

“We will advance in regional plans for productive reconversion, to prepare coal mining companies, workers, communities and local authorities. This plan will be based on the immense potential of Boyacá in strategic minerals, agribusiness and tourism, as well as in clean energy”Palma said.

The recognition of 15 small miners in Boyacá was also agreed and the way for Relax formalization processes, unlock procedures and guarantee the participation of this sector in the transition route.

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Mining unemployment.

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After the lifting of unemployment, from the government they stressed that it is a sign that “Social dialogue is the most effective tool to resolve conflicts, build bridges to allow the inclusion and participation of all Colombians, and guarantee peaceful outputs respecting the right to protest“

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