Catamarca mining district in distress: police clash with protesters

Heavy clashes between police and protesters saw a violent start to the day in Catamarca province this morning, where Infantry officers were attempting to clear the demonstration being carried out along route 40, close to Tinogasta, in the province’s mining district.

Infantry officials were trying to clear the protest being carried out by demonstrators who were marching in objection to the mining production carried out by La Alumbrera company. 

Police were issued with a court order to clear the route way, in order to allow twelve lorries containing mining production-related materials to pass through.