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Public Statement
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Thirty days after the inauguration of President Gabriel Boric's government, the impact on our activity continues to grow. Below, we present some figures:
1.- 12 arson attacks on forestry equipment and workers:
- 4 in the Biobío region
- 8 in the La Araucanía region
2.- 12 attacks in the last 30 days make this month the most violent on record since January 2014.
3.- These arson attacks in the provinces of Arauco and La Araucanía have affected 14 companies providing forestry services, impacting 1,400 workers associated with them.
4.- In these attacks, three workers were injured, fortunately with no fatal consequences.
5.- Every 2.5 days, an attack is carried out, undermining our work and the freedom of enterprise in these primarily timber-producing development zones.
We will continue to insist on calls for this government to take seriously the problem affecting us, which is undoubtedly part of a cultural conflict requiring progress in dialogue—but also demanding a strategy to combat criminal and terrorist activity that cannot be ignored.
We emphasize the need for a special focus on the violence affecting our industry, given the strategic importance of this productive sector for these regions.
We are available to contribute and support in this effort.
Association of Forestry Contractors A.G.
Concepción, April 11, 2022
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