A contingent of approximately one thousand troops from the National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces (FFAA.) came to the district of Labyrinthlocated approximately 55 kilometers from Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios regionto unlock the interoceanic highway at that point on the road. Traffic was also opened in the areas of the Pampa y Santa Rosa.
After a day that began in the morning and lasted until noon, law enforcement managed to free said blocked point, which resumed the passage of trucks that supply supplies to the capital of the region.
It should be noted that Labyrinth It is one of the neuralgic crossroads for the supply of fuel and gas, for which reason the road cleaning works extended to the town of Mazucomore than 200 kilometers from Puerto Maldonado.
clashes
The intervention led to clashes with protesters who resisted keeping the highway closed,
This confrontation resulted in four wounded police officers, one of whom was immediately evacuated to Puerto Maldonado.
So pointed out the general Victor Josi Zanabria Angulo, chief of the Lima police region, who is in command of the operation.
He also explained that 200 troops will remain for 29 days on the road to ensure passability from now on.
Long queues due to lack of fuel
According to a team from RPP Noticias, in the city of Puerto Maldonado There are long queues at taps and domestic gas supply centers due to the scarcity of these products after the road blockade.
The residents indicated that they have been in this situation for several days and that, in addition, there is a lack of basic necessities in the main markets.
They also indicated that although they understand the reason for the protests against the Government and Congress, they do not support blocking the roads, which they considered a way of harming the population itself.