The Government of Peru has declared a curfew in the district of Pataz and has ordered the Armed Forces to take control of the area. This measure was taken following the kidnapping and murder of 13 workers from the Poderosa gold mine in the region.
President Dina Boluarte announced the decision as a response to this tragic event. The community of Pataz is in shock due to these terrible crimes, and authorities are seeking to ensure safety in the area.
"It is essential to restore order and provide protection to the citizens of Pataz. We will not allow acts of violence like these to go unpunished," Boluarte stated in an official communiqué.
The curfew and military control in the district of Pataz aim to prevent further criminal acts and to find those responsible for the murders. The news has generated shock throughout the country, and it is expected that authorities will soon clarify the events to bring the culprits to justice.
