The recent murder of 13 mine workers in Pataz province has prompted the Peruvian government to enforce a night-time curfew and suspend mining operations for one month in a bid to restore order amidst escalating violence.
Peru's Pataz Province Faces Night Curfew Following Gruesome Kidnapping Incident
Peru's Pataz Province Faces Night Curfew Following Gruesome Kidnapping Incident
Peruvian authorities respond to the tragic killing of 13 mine workers by imposing a curfew and halting mining activities in the region.
In a tragic escalation of violence attributed to criminal gangs, the Peruvian government has imposed a nighttime curfew in Pataz province, following the brutal kidnapping and murder of 13 mine workers last week. President Dina Boluarte announced that additional police and military forces would be deployed to enhance security, while the curfew aims to curb the rampant criminal activities plaguing the region.
The mine workers were employed by La Poderosa, which confirmed that the individuals had been abducted by illegal miners collaborating with criminal factions on April 26. Their remains were located on Sunday, sparking nationwide outrage. La Poderosa reported that over 39 individuals linked to the company have fallen victim to gang violence in the Pataz region, which is situated over 800 kilometers from Lima.
Despite a state of emergency declared in February 2024, the security situation remains dire, as highlighted by the company's statement. The 13 victims, sent by subcontractor R&R to reclaim the mine from illegal occupiers, fell prey to an ambush, and graphic videos of their abduction further horrified the public. Forensic evidence indicated they had been executed at close range prior to the discovery of their bodies, which has intensified calls for increased state intervention in the ongoing crisis.
Luis Guillermo Bringas, a regional prosecutor, characterized the strife in Pataz as a violent conflict over mining rights, indicating an ongoing battle between illegal and legal mining operations. As the situation continues to escalate, the Peruvian government faces mounting pressure to implement effective measures to restore safety in this dangerous region.
The mine workers were employed by La Poderosa, which confirmed that the individuals had been abducted by illegal miners collaborating with criminal factions on April 26. Their remains were located on Sunday, sparking nationwide outrage. La Poderosa reported that over 39 individuals linked to the company have fallen victim to gang violence in the Pataz region, which is situated over 800 kilometers from Lima.
Despite a state of emergency declared in February 2024, the security situation remains dire, as highlighted by the company's statement. The 13 victims, sent by subcontractor R&R to reclaim the mine from illegal occupiers, fell prey to an ambush, and graphic videos of their abduction further horrified the public. Forensic evidence indicated they had been executed at close range prior to the discovery of their bodies, which has intensified calls for increased state intervention in the ongoing crisis.
Luis Guillermo Bringas, a regional prosecutor, characterized the strife in Pataz as a violent conflict over mining rights, indicating an ongoing battle between illegal and legal mining operations. As the situation continues to escalate, the Peruvian government faces mounting pressure to implement effective measures to restore safety in this dangerous region.
