By Liliana Avila | AIDA Human Rights Attorney
As time goes on, and the victims of La Oroya’s toxic pollution remain without adequate treatment or medical attention, their future looks increasingly bleak.
Despite precautionary measures issued by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights—which obligate the State to prevent further harm to residents and provide them with medical attention—very little has been done to treat those affected or understand the pollution’s impact on public health.
That’s why we requested a formal meeting with the Commission during their 167th period of sessions, currently taking place in Bogotá, Colombia.
On March 2, we will inform the Commission of the Peruvian government’s failure to comply with the precautionary measures, which in 2016 were expanded to include 14 additional people.
We believe this opportunity to speak before the Commission, face-to-face, will bring a clearer understanding of the urgency of this case, and the dire situation the victims are living with on a daily basis.
Due to the stressors that come with time, the victims’ need for adequate medical treatment is urgent, and the best way we can achieve justice and secure a healthier future for them is by resolving our case against Peru before the Commission.
Thank you for your continued support of the people of La Oroya.
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