from Conflictos Mineros translated by Earth First! Journal On Thursday, May 26, President Ollanta Humala placed the first stone on the Chancay mega-port’s foundation, a first step towards the solid, liquid, and rolling cargo terminal, in the region of Lima. Alongside the opening ceremony, people protested. Holding signs that read “Yes to Life, No to Contamination” and “Volcan [the corporation] Means Minerals; We Are Not Fooled,” as they waited to be heard. Just like they had expressed three years ago, the chancayanos [people of Chancay] have rejected this project because of the problems it will cause to the environmental and their health, knowing this project will transport minerals via this multi-use port. Specifically, the town of Peralvillo’s president, Carlos Oliva, was there to deliver Humala a memorandum which detailed the main issues this project has. Nonetheless, the President of Peru lifted of in a helicopter before the ceremony ended, and there was never a chance to get close enough. The people of Chancay place total responsibility of this situation on Mayor Juan Alvarez Andrade. They accuse him of having altered information about this project, taking advantage of the cargo. Despite having the first stone of the foundation laid, these protesters […]
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