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Minera Antapakkay: 2,400 people evacuated after protesters seized power in Cusco

The demonstrators seized the mining camp and set fire to parts of it. | Font: Courtesy

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After the protesters took over the mining camp Antapacean company in Thorn, CuscoThe company said they must evacuate 2,400 people, including workers and contractors whose integrity is at risk.
On the ninth day of the macro-regional strike for early elections protests intensified in Cusco, where, as a result of clashes, one person died, and part of the protesters entered the mining camp and burned two cars.

“Given the intrusion that a group of vandals made today, the company will seek the necessary security conditions to begin the evacuation of personnel in order to ensure their safety,” the company said about the seizure.

The statement warned that only “essential personnel” would remain and called for “respect for the integrity of workers and civilians.”

Antapakai mining produces copper concentrate, which is transported almost 400 km. to the port of Matarani (Arequipa) for export.
In 2021, Antapaccay produced 110.4 thousand metric tons per day; i.e. 2.9% compared to 2020.

What happened in Cusco?

Based on the images posted RPP Newsprotesters burned a pickup truck and minibus parked on the site.
This is not the first case of its kind.
During protests in December 2022, protesters in city ​​of Yauri.

Source: RPP

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