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The MARN issued a statement where it is pronounced by a video that shows the download of contaminated waters on a beach in Monterrico.
The Marn spoke on April 16 for a video showing the download of contaminated waters to a beach in Monterrico. (Free Press Photo: Javierarango1978)
This April 16, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) spoke on a video in which Look at the wastewater discharge on a beach in Monterrico.
According to a statement published by the MARN on social networks, the fact – registered and broadcast on these platforms – occurred on April 14 and He was reported to the authorities through a citizen complaint.
The MARN assures that, a day later, he made a field recognition together with the Division of Protection of the Nature of the National Civil Police, in order to Locate the pipe shown in the video.
He adds that This pipe belongs to a shrimp producing company. Company staff confirmed that the pipe that downloads to the beach and the sea is its property, said the MARN.
Finally, the authorities indicated that the company ceased the discharge and added that an audit will be carried out to verify compliance with the commitments acquired in the environmental license.
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The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources informs public opinion. pic.twitter.com/glah3tvyty
– Environment and Natural Resources Ministry (@Marnguate) April 16, 2025
Terrible reality of Monterrico, what we have an Environment Ministry that takes care of us. pic.twitter.com/l5Z284raad
– Philochefo (@Josmchacn2) April 15, 2025