2023-04-17 13:35:23
After the constant threats that the human rights defender and artist of the Shipibo-Konibo indigenous people, Olinda Silvano, who lives in her home in Cantagallo in Rímac, has received, the Minister of Culture, Leslie Urteaga, regretted what happened and offered her her back.
“With the support we are providing, we are not going to let them hurt her, Olinda is not alone. We will accompany you at all times. We offer our support as a government. She already has the security guarantees in place, ”said the head of the Minincul.
“There is no right for us women to feel insecure and not be able to carry out our normal activities. Women have the right to work and live in a safe environment. For this reason, from the Executive, together with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Justice, we are taking action in this regard, ”she added.
Likewise, he affirmed that the security of Olinda Silviano, through the National Police, will be permanent so that she can continue developing her art. In addition, he remarked that psychological support has also been arranged to care for the leader who has been emotionally affected by the threats received.
INDIGENOUS LEADER POINTS OUT THE POLICE AS THE ALLEGED KILLER OF THE ASHÁNINKA LEADER
According to Antúnez, the person responsible for the assassination of the Asháninka leader, Santiago Contoricon on Saturday the eighth of April, he is a policeman. The unfortunate event that mourned the community of Satipo.
A key witness in the leader’s death is his daughter, who witnessed the event. She indicates that they also tried to end his life, but that did not happen because the weapon would have jammed. After this, the policeman would have left the place.
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