The demonstrations against mining activity continue in Lívingston, Izabal, because in addition to the blockade in San Antonio Sejá, the measures have extended to the commercial area.
On June 16, the demonstration of settlers began at kilometer 279.5 of the CA-13 route, where the vehicular passage is interrupted.
According to a video of Veraz InformatorIn Río Dulce several shops were closed this Wednesday.
In the recording it is observed that A group of protesters, some carrying bates, verifies that the merchants close their premises.
However, Hotels, restaurants and pharmacies do operate normally.
A merchant said that the situation is tense and that some businesses do not work since Monday 16.
He added that they cannot mobilize because the roads are blocked by the protesters. In addition, some families could not stock up on provisions this Wednesday.
A merchant said that he already registers economic losses, because some customers have canceled hiring and losses are also reported in perishable products.
Some protesters indicated that they seek dialogue with authorities of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), to ensure that the situation returns to normal. They pointed out that their goal is to protect water births in the Sierra Santa Cruz.
They warned that they hope to be heard; Otherwise, the measures of fact could be extended to other important road sections.
They will try to look for dialogue
Deputy Thelma Ramírez, in a transmission in social networks, communicated with authorities related to the issue to try to raise a solution to the demand of the protesters.
The objective is to establish a work table with leaders of San Antonio Sejá, the Minister of Environment, Patricia Orantes, and the mayor of Lívingston, Enrique Xol.
As reported in the Transmission, a delegation from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) It will hold a dialogue with local residents and authorities in Río Dulce.
The purpose is to explain to the leaders what the procedure is regarding the files that contain the environmental licenses and transfer the information to the population.
Although, if the conditions are not suitable for filing the dialogue, other means to acquire commitments could be used.
It is estimated that the meeting could be held at 2 pm on Wednesday in Lívingston.
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