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2 clusters · 9 sources · 11 days · First seen · Last updated

Mining-related environmental and infrastructure concerns in-

Overview

In San Ignacio, Peru, residents of Puerto San Juan de Dios reported significant infrastructure damage, including the disappearance of a road section connecting to Puerto Chinchipe. Local inhabitants and the Environmental Prosecutor's Office noted that illegal mining activities, involving continuous machinery operation and the construction of walls, are allegedly diverting the river's course toward agricultural plots and homes.

Following these reports, community leaders in Otuzco, Peru, issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding the removal of mining activities near the San Lorenzo lagoon. Residents expressed concerns regarding the environmental contamination of water sources and have called for investigations by the National Water Authority (ANA) and the Environmental Prosecutor's Office to determine if operations under subconcessions such as ‘Princesa’ and ‘Reyna’ are complying with environmental regulations.

Entities

Puerto San Juan de Dios · Laguna San Lorenzo · Sergio Zaltz · San Ignacio · Otuzco

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Añatuya conducts drainage works as Otuzco residents protest mining

    Authorities in Añatuya, Argentina, are maintaining drainage canals to prevent flooding, while in Otuzco, Peru, residents have demanded the removal of mining activities near the San Lorenzo lagoon within 72 deas

  2. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    San Ignacio residents report road destruction due to suspected illegal mining

    Illegal mining in San Ignacio, Peru, is allegedly diverting river currents, destroying roads and over two hectares of land in Puerto San Juan de Dios.

Sources

airelibre.com.ar · causajusta.pe · elaconquija.com · elcorresponsalweb.com.ar · elmonterizo.com · hanakomama.jp · panoramadenoticias.com.ar · sursantiago.com.ar · timeline.cl