President, Gustavo Petrosent a commission of five deputy ministers to try to overcome the mining strike that is taking place in the Lower Cauca Antioquia and the south of Córdoba and that harms more than 400,000 people between inhabitants of the region and travelers who use the route to connect with other parts of the country.
(Conflict grows in oil and mining areas of the country).
Yesterday, in a statement, the Presidency of the Republic informed that the vice ministers will have technical support from the entities of the ministries of the Interior, Defense, Mines and Energy, Environment and the National Planning Departmenta group that will also have the technical support of other entities that work on substantive issues, in relation to mining and the deep development of the region.
Among the guidelines given by the Colombian president is, as a first measure, the categorical rejection of any type of violent act that disturbs the citizens in the department of antioch.
(Emerald Energy asked to suspend the oil contract in Caquetá).
However, There are 11 municipalities that face food shortages and in some towns in Córdoba, citizens have rebelled against those who block the passage because their daily work routines affect them.
(Petro criticized decision that removes control of services regulation).
Unemployment already exceeds seven days and the tensions generate inconveniences, It has also been reported by the regional authorities that the strike would be infiltrated by illegal mining, self-defense groups and criminal groups that benefit from illegal mining.
(Another one who is leaving: the Vice Minister of Mines leaves Minminas).
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