He event convened Saturday noon in the town hall square of Valdepeñas Social participation was significant and from the first hour, citizens gathered on site with banners, flags and a clear message: “Let’s defend our future”.
“Despite attempts to demobilize those who aspire to do business with speculative activities, this massive influx is a clear indication of the population’s concern about the multiple harmful effects caused by the exploitation of rare earths,” they said. -they declared in a press release from the organizers, which amounts to more than 2,000 people participated in the demonstration, supported by many social groups.
The act not only served, as they indicate, “to express dissatisfaction with the Quantum Mining Projectbut a meeting point to share information and experiences on the risks associated with this extractive activity. Something that has already happened, they remember, during previous concentrations organized in the towns of Torrenueva and Santa Cruz de Mudela.
THE Yes to the Living Earth Platform wishes to express its “most sincere gratitude to all the people and organizations who, inside and outside the group, have made this cycle of concentrations possible, overcoming problems and concerns” and emphasizes that their “commitment and their dedication have been fundamental in demonstrating that citizens united “It’s a powerful voice.”
Among the participants were young people, the elderly, entire families and representatives of different social sectors “in a reflection which testifies to the unity and solidarity which characterize our cities”, underline the organizers. It is for this reason that they ask leaders and decision-makers to listen to the will of the people, “because it is time to prioritize the health and well-being of citizens rather than spurious interests and speculators who only seek economic performance and private business. in the short term.
The citizen platform thus announces that it will continue to organize new actions and public activities. “We will move forward with determination and unity, defending our rights and demanding a healthy future for our people. This is our only way. This is our only option,” he concluded. Raquel López, agricultural producer and spokesperson for Sí a la Tierra Viva.
