La Araucanía: they criticize the director of Conaf for closing national parks affected by attacks

A series of criticisms was received by the director of Conaf in La Araucanía, María Teresa Huentequeo, who ordered the closure of two national parks in the area that were affected by arson attacks.

Guilds and parliamentarians harshly criticized the regional director of Conaf, María Teresa Huentequeo, who, through an internal communication, ordered the closure of the national parks of La Araucanía affected by arson attacks.

The measure was reversed by the presidential delegate in the region, José Montalva, who downplayed the controversy.

A few hours the Internal communication signed by the regional director of Conaf, María Teresa Huentequeo, who, due to security problems, ordered the temporary closure of the Tolhuaca and Nahuelbuta national park.

This is because for the presidential delegate, José Montalva, there is a responsibility of the State to maintain the necessary security measures, which allow its operation.

RN deputy, Miguel Mellado, described the decision made by director Huentequeo as dangerous, accusing < strong>lack of government coordination.

Despite the controversy, the presidential delegate, José Montalva, lowered his profile and played down Huentequeo’s unusual decision, assuring that it was only a drafting error in the document issued by Conaf.

The president of the Agricultural Consortium of the Sur, José Miguel Stegmeier, regretted Conaf’s decision, assuring that it would only bring lack of protection for people and infrastructure.

Deputy Miguel Mellado, also officiated at the Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, and the National Forestry Corporation to explain what measures they have taken to protect the national parks.