Cauca Business Leader Denounces Lack Of Territorial Control

Julián Torres, executive director of the Cauca Business and Entrepreneurial Council, denounced the state's lack of territorial control in the Cauca region. Torres stated that the absence of control violates lives and productive activities. He said that road surveillance is a constitutional responsibility of the army and police. Juan Pablo Piedraita, president of the Cauca business chamber, reported that a lack of state territorial control is threatening lives and productive activities. The security crisis has led to shortages in several economic sectors, according to Piedraita. Long-haul cargo transporters in Cauca report financial losses due to being unable to travel to the western part of the department and the country. Transport leader Marta Medina stated that drivers are fearful and find it difficult to navigate roads in Cauca, Valle, and Huila.