On Sunday, May 4, the province of Patazlocated in the region of Freedomin it North of PeruIt was the scene of a tragedy that evidenced the uncontrollable violence linked to illegal mining.
He was confirmed Lifeless finding of 13 employees of the company R&R, contractor of the Powerful Minerawhich had been kidnapped on April 26 in a sinkhole. They provided services to an artisanal miner with whom they maintained an exploitation contract.
The bodies of the victims were found handcuffed and executed, allegedly by hitmen linked to illegal mining. This event is part of a series of attacks and murders perpetrated by illegal miners in alliance with criminal organizations against the power and workers of the Powerful since 2023.
Although the province of Pataz has been in a state of emergency since February 2024 due to the violence of mining mafias, the authorities have failed to stop the escalation of violence.
La Minera questioned the effectiveness of security operations and urged the government of On Biguarte to rethink your strategy against crime, requesting direct actions against illegal mouths where these armed groups operate.
This tragic event highlights the urgent need for an effective response by the State to guarantee the safety of workers and restore order in the mining regions of the country.
A recent video circulating on social networks shows a group of around 40 security agents marching in formation towards the area that they had to protect in Pataz. With bulletproof vests, helmets and clothing suitable for work, The agents advanced as part of a protection mission.
However, shortly after, 13 of these agents fell into a mortal ambush. The hitmen cornered them in a sinkhole, a place where the victims had no chance to escape. At that precise moment, The agents underwent extreme brutality. After being tortured, stripped of their clothes and handcuffed, they were executed with shots at the head.
Insecurity conditions continue to get worse in Pataz, which raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of government protection measures and ability to contain acts of violence in the region.
The relatives of Deiter Domínguez, one of the security agents killed in Pataz, are requesting support to be able to Transfer your remains from the central mogue in Trujillo to its hometown, Tumbes.
Adam Domínguez, his uncle, called on the Interior Ministry (MININTER) so that the Government facilitates the management of the sending of the body and thus being able to give it a dignified burial in its land.
The family crosses moments of deep pain, since, in addition to the tragedy for the loss of Deiter, they face the difficulty of Do not have the necessary resources to make the transfer.
Adam Domínguez expressed his anguish and stressed the importance of authorities to collaborate in this process. In his statement, he highlighted the sacrifice of his nephew, who performed his work with courage as a security agent.
The family, although devastated by pain, only seeks to fulfill the desire to give it a final rest surrounded by their loved ones in Tumbes. According to Adam, government support is essential to make this last act of love and respect for the deceased young man possible.
The victims were identified as:
- Jefry S new Padilla Hidalgo
- Juan Joel ñaupai Salva
- Yobal Martínez García
- César Rospigliosi Arellano
- Franklin Vicente Facundo Inga
- Jhon Cristian Facundo Inga
- Frank Jesús Monzón Valeriano
- Nilver Joel Pérez Chuquipoma
- Josué Carbonel Beltrán
- Darwin Javier Coveñas Panta
- Wilmer Chávez Mijahuanca
- Deyther Domínguez Ramírez
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