The Association of Agrarian Producers Guilds of Peru (AGAP) calls for respect and support for the National Police and Armed Forces as an obligation of all Peruvians to restore internal order and citizen security.
“AGAP deeply regrets the human losses, as well as the dozens of compatriots injured as a result of the demonstrations that have been bleeding and dividing the country. All our solidarity with the affected families and our desire that peace be achieved among Peruvians soon,” said Alejandro Fuentes, president of AGAP.
“Demonstrations are a right that empowers people to exercise it, but in a peaceful way; However, we strongly condemn all acts of violence against essential services such as airports, highways, health services and attacks on public institutions, private companies, law enforcement, citizens, among others, which have been generating a climate of terror that affects socially and economically to all.”
“We support the hard work carried out by the National Police and the Armed Forces within the framework of their constitutional and legal powers to restore public order. Criminal acts caused by violent groups deserve the rejection of all citizens; acts contrary to the law must be immediately investigated and those responsible must be brought to justice so that the full weight of the law falls on them. We call on all Peruvians to make the rule of law, peace and dialogue prevail in order to overcome this difficult moment that the country is going through.”
“Today more than ever, Peru needs unity and social peace to get out of the crisis and return to the path of growth and well-being for all Peruvians.”
Peru has been in an ongoing political crisis for weeks now, which recently saw its state of emergency extended. Among the damages and losses, $250 million are attributed to major export crops that include table grapes, blueberries, mangos, and avocados.
Due to ongoing challenges in Peru there was a 0 percent investment in agriculture in 2022, stated AGAP.
