Mexico organizes its compatriots who are stranded in Peru due to the protests

the chancellor of MexicoMarcelo Ebrard, reported this Wednesday that the Government of his country is in communication and organizing support for groups of Mexicans who were stranded in Peru after the state of emergency decreed by the new Government to contain violent demonstrations in the South American country.

“(We are) in communication with various groups of Mexicans in Peru. (We are) organizing support for food and aid. (We are) coordinating efforts to expedite their return to Mexico”pointed ebrard in a message on social media.

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According to the embassy of Mexico in the Peru In the Andean country there are more than 250 Mexicans who were stranded in various Peruvian cities.

In a video message released this Wednesday on social media, The Mexican ambassador to Peru, Pablo Monroy, pointed out that on instructions from President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard, all cases are being addressed.

“We are analyzing ways and means so that all people can return to Mexico as soon as possible and in conditions that guarantee their safety and integrity.”Monroy expounded.

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“As of today, December 14, we have registered and are in contact with more than 250 Mexican people; the situation is of greatest concern are in the cities of Cusco, Arequipa, Apurímac, Puno and Trujillo”he pointed.

He explained that in Cusco the airport is still closed and the highway to Lima is blocked, “so we cannot suggest or coordinate transfers.”

In view of this, he said that The recommendation is to stay in hotels, register with us and wait for our instructions.

In addition, the Mexican ambassador made several recommendations to his compatriots who are in the Perubetween them, avoid protests and riots at all costs, follow the instructions of the authorities and avoid unnecessary displacements within the country.

In addition, he said that if a flight is scheduled for the next few days, people should be alert about communication routes and approach Lima, the capital, as soon as possible.

The diplomat reiterated that the embassy “is working to guarantee the safety of all Mexicans who are having trouble returning home.”

In addition, he said that they are “organizing support for those people whose stay in Peru is extended until conditions allow their departure.”

The protests that broke out last Sunday in Peru against the president, Dina Boluarte, and Congress have left 8 dead, more than 200 police officers injured, and an undetermined number of detainees and injured civilians.

The Peruvian Government decreed a state of national emergency for 30 days, a measure that begins to be applied this Thursday.

Castillo was arrested last Wednesday after having been dismissed by the Congress of his country after trying to dissolve the Legislature and call a constituent process to avoid a political trial against him.

Castillo’s gesture was described as a coup d’état by members of his own government, including the now President Boluarte, and was rejected by the Armed Forces and the Police.

Source: Elcomercio

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