European Union expresses concern over temporary closure of LUM

Last Tuesday, the Municipality of Miraflores temporarily closed the Place of Remembrance, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (LUM), claiming that it does not have Building Safety Technical Inspectorate (ITSE) Certificate current.

The mentioned actions of the Miraflores commune caused a number of criticisms, especially when the presentation of the organization’s Annual Report on Human Rights was scheduled for that day. Amnesty International.

By this fact European Union (EU) in Peruthrough Twitterexpressed his “concern” because, according to what they indicated, LUM “preserves the memory of a period of violence (1980-2000) that encourages citizens to inform themselves and reflect on what they experienced in Peru so that it never happens again.”

“(United Nations Development Program in Peru) together with the government of the Federal Republic of Germany and European Union in Peru We support the creation and implementation LUM, That is why we note with concern the recent decision to temporarily close it for technical reasons,” the international delegation said.

They also expressed “confidence” that the “competent authorities” were taking “the necessary measures to reopen as quickly and safely as possible this vital public space for important social debate.”

Activity continues in virtuality

For his part, he LUM yesterday, Thursday, issued a statement, noting that its activities are still carried out “virtually”.

“Regarding the temporary closure of LUM, we are pleased to inform you that we are conducting a mixed operation to ensure that our activities continue to be carried out virtually,” the message says.

“We appreciate the show of support and solidarity with the institution. We will open again soon!” he added.

On the other hand, last Tuesday Ministry of Culture (Minkul) announced that the LUM would reopen “as soon as possible”.

“Remarks made by the authorities Municipality of Mirafloresin accordance with current regulations, reopen the facility as soon as possible,” the statement said. Minkul.

It is worth noting that in January last year, during the swearing-in of the current mayor of Miraflores, Carlos CanalesLima Mayor Rafael López Allaga asked for “coordination” to LUM be in charge PNP And Armed forces

“Enough of these museums of memory and reconciliation, in which there is neither memory nor reconciliation. A narrative is written there, where the same guides shamelessly lie to you, exposing the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Police as an aggressor, but this is not so, they came out to defend the country, because this is their mission, ”he said at that time.

“Let them tell us the story as it is. Who better than the Armed Forces to tell us what they’ve been through! They don’t tell me stories. It’s time to clean up the story,” he added.