Lima, 02/05/2022 07:37 a.m.
The leaders and authorities of the communities settled in the areas where the MMG Las Bambas mining company operates, in Apurímac, received millions of soles for the inhabitants to relocate to other places, according to what was revealed “Fourth power”.
The Sunday program detailed that Edison Vargas Huillca, president of the Fuerabamba community, a total of S/ 1,555,779 was deposited for resettlement. That money had to be distributed among the members of the community.
In addition, he noted that Porfirio Gutierrez Paniuramayor of Chalhuahuacho, received S/ 2,600,217, an amount that should also be delivered to the people who are part of the community.
Even “Fourth Power” showed the checks that confirm bank deposits.
The case
A total of 32 civilians and 12 police officers were injured last Thursday in the clashes reported at the facilities of the copper mining company MMG Las Bambas, in Apurimac, between the National Police, security personnel hired by the company and community members from Fuerabamba who were trying to take the territory they claim as their own.
One of the arguments of the Las Bambas mining company regarding the irregularity of the Fuerabamba community’s claim is that they complied with the economic compensation for the resettlement of some 500 families.