Turtle Protection Disputed in Caletas Beach
Environmental organizations are being ordered to abandon the 50 meter public zone by the city of Nandayure. The groups are in a camp, protecting turtle nests on the beach, but the city claims that no structures may be built in the public 50 meters of the maritime zone.
The camp is operated by PRETOMA, and local groups APREFLOFAS and the Unión Mundial de la Conservación de la Naturaleza are supporting their dispute with the city. Mayor Gerardo Rodríguez, stated that the city is not against environmental protection or environmentalists, but they have located themselves within the prohibited zone. He added that the Comptroller has been very clear about respecting the public 50 meters of the maritime zone.
The eviction notice has not yet been executed.