MINEC preemptively paralyzed the activities of eight non-metallic mining companies in Barinas and Zulia
Photo: Mineco-Socialism Press
Published at: 27/08/2025 09:26 AM
The
Bolivarian Government, through the Ministry of Popular Power for Ecosocialism (MINEC),
preemptively paralyzed the activities of eight non-metallic mining companies, due to non-compliance with regulations.
Through the
execution of the Environmental Supervision and Control Circuits, the interinstitutional multidisciplinary
commissions retained between the
states of Barinas and Zulia, three heavy machines comprising a Payloader-type
front loader, a backhoe and a dump truck, as well as the confiscation of 4 cubic meters (4m3) of sand and gravel.
The
deployment had a balance of 84 inspections of establishments, the
preparation of 12 administrative records and the summons to appear of 39 people, according to
245 officials participated in the
operations, including the Ministry of Popular Power for Ecosocialism,
the Scientific,
Criminal and Criminal Investigations Corps (CICPC), the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB), the Civil Corps of Park Rangers and Forest Firefighters of the National Park Institute (
INPARQUES ), the Bolivarian National Police
(PNB), the Public Ministry (MP) and the
spokespersons of the People's Power.
Mazo News Team