The Regional Council of Arica and Parinacota approved an investment of 3.292 billion pesos to begin eradicating the Cerro Chuño settlement. The measure targets demolition of foundations for 220 homes in the first phase.
In an extraordinary session held this Wednesday, the Regional Council of Arica and Parinacota approved by nine votes in favor, four against and two abstentions the allocation of 3.292 billion pesos to start the plan. The proposal presented by Governor Diego Paco includes the demolition of foundations in five blocks of Cerro Chuño, affecting 220 homes.
The full four-stage plan will require 10 billion pesos, with the remaining funds to come from the central government. Paco noted that this action meets a community demand and pointed out that the previous government did not demolish any houses.
In this initial phase around 700 people will be evicted, 74 percent of whom are foreigners. Regional presidential delegate Cristian Sayes explained that the process will be accompanied by the National Institute of Human Rights, the Children's Ombudsman and the Comptroller's Office to ensure proper management.
