After the Federal Justice of Esquel authorized the eviction of a Mapuche community from Los Alerces National Park, in Chubut, The Government confirmed that, after exhausting all judicial and peaceful means, it will carry out the procedure this Thursday, January 9.
Through a statement, the Ministry of National Security reported that ““The self-proclaimed Mapuche group led by Cruz Cárdenas will be evicted, which since 2020 has usurped and illegally occupied protected areas of the Los Alerces National Park.”
The news was announced by the portfolio that commands Patricia Bullrichin collaboration with the Vice Chief of Staff of the Interior and the National Parks Administration.
The Government will evict a Mapuche community from Los Alerces National Park
In the letter, the Government clarified that the operation will be carried out by the Federal Forces with the objective of restoring order and guaranteeing unrestricted compliance with the law.
“The occupation, which includes a section of Park Rangers, has generated conflicts in the area, with verbal and physical attacks on the staff of the National Parks Administration, in addition to serious damage to the property rights of the National State,” the authorities explained.
Likewise, they recalled that the Government decided not to extend Law No. 26,160 on indigenous territorial emergency, which they described as “legislation promoted and supported by previous administrations, which suspended the execution of evictions in territories claimed by certain groups.”
“With this decision, he regains the power to act in defense of property and legal order throughout the national territory, provided that there are firm sentences issued by Justice,” they pointed out.
Regarding the operation, the Security portfolio indicated that it will be carried out under strict security protocols, in order to protect both the integrity of people and the preservation of the natural environment.
“This procedure aims to put an end to a situation that has altered the tranquility of the local community and harmed, directly or indirectly, the interests of all Argentines,” indicated Bullrich’s ministry.
Finally, they reaffirmed “its commitment to respect for the constitutional order, public property and peaceful coexistence.” “With the execution of this operation, we seek to restore legality and guarantee the safety and well-being of all citizens,” ends the text.
Specifically, it is the Lof Paillako community, headed by Cruz Cardenaswho must withdraw from the lands they usurped in 2020 in the Los Alerces National Park, in Chubut.
Antecedent
During August of last year, the federal judge of Esquel, Guido Otranto, had already ordered the eviction of that Mapuche community of Los Alerces, in a ruling that was celebrated by both the Nation and the governor of Chubut, Ignacio Torres.
On the occasion, Otranto granted an appeal presented by the National Parks Administration (APN) together with the Chubut State, which demanded the eviction of a group of people including Cruz Cárdenas and Belén Salinas.
Ignacio Torresgovernor of Chubut, had assured that “in Chubut there is no place for usurpers” and explained that the Federal Justice granted the eviction request initiated by both the provinces and the APN so that “the illegal occupants are evicted from the National Park.” The Alerces'”.
“As a Provincial Government we are not going to allow any criminal to affect, burn or appropriate a natural heritage that belongs to all Chubut residents and all Argentines. In Chubut there is no place for usurpers,” commented the PRO leader on his X account.
Source: Ambito
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