FESTIVITIES.
Faced with growing pressure and in accordance with national decrees, the prefect of Chimborazo, Hermel Tayupanda, announced the suspension of the 2024 Carnivals, redirecting the budget towards the emergency in Alausí after a landslide that occurred 10 months ago. A decision that arouses diverse reactions in the community.
In response to growing criticism and in accordance with decrees 110 and 111 issued by the National Government, the Prefect of the province, Hermel Tayupanda, announced the suspension of the 2024 carnivals in Chimborazo.
In response to growing criticism and in accordance with decrees 110 and 111 issued by the National Government, the Prefect of the province, Hermel Tayupanda, announced the suspension of the 2024 Carnivals in Chimborazo. The decision, officially communicated on the morning of this Friday, January 19, 2024, was made unanimously by the authorities and the community, prioritizing security and respect for government measures in the face of the current situation of insecurity facing the country and the province. The official statement detailed that, instead of allocating the budget initially allocated for the carnivals, it will be redirected to the Alausí canton, which has been going through an emergency for approximately 10 months due to a landslide in the well-known Ground Zero. This fund will be used for urgent works and improvements, thus contributing to the recovery of the affected community. The decision to suspend carnivals and redirect resources towards the emergency in Alausí seeks to channel efforts and resources in areas where the need is most pressing. Prefect Tayupanda expressed his commitment to the safety and well-being of the population, highlighting the importance of solidarity and collaboration in critical moments.
The measure has generated diverse reactions in the community, from recognition of the wisdom in the redistribution of resources, to expressions of discontent over the cancellation of a traditional festival. However, understanding of the exceptional situation and the need to prioritize attention to local emergencies prevails. The local administration works in coordination with the competent authorities to efficiently and transparently execute the redirection of funds, ensuring that these contribute significantly to the recovery of Alausí and provide effective responses to the priority needs of the community affected by the landslide.