The presidential delegate of the Metropolitan Region, Gonzalo Duransaid that they are evaluating the closure of the Caupolicán Theater, after the death of a policeman last weekend. Given this scenario, the events and gastronomy branch of the National Multi-Unioncondemned a possible closure and warned of the impact on SMEs and employment.
In a statement, the union said that “it seems to them It is unusual to start closing storesbusinesses, restaurants and event centers because the government has not been able to confront insecurity.”
Pilar Villacura, director of the branch and president of Aneet Chile warned of the loss of jobs, and said that “today the Caupolicán Theater hires suppliers who are SMEs, entrepreneurs who support production tasks and everything that is relates to the assembly of an event. Furthermore, this venue generates culture, entertainment and entertainment, which citizens need so much today.”
They also pointed to the authorities for adopting measures that end up harming SMEs.
“Once again SMEs are harmed by inefficiency and inability of the State to control and neutralize organized gangs. Once again, the easy option is chosen, closing down premises and depriving entrepreneurs of work, instead of addressing the underlying issue, What is insecurity?“, said Patricio Lonati, also director of the National Multi-Union branch.
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And then he added that “because of the above, we are deeply surprised that the authorities They only want to take easy steps and not directly confront organized crime that has the entire Metropolitan Region terrified”.
The Association of Entertainment and Culture Production Companies (Agepec) also regretted the possible closure of this establishmentand they ask that the measures adopted be fair.
“We want to emphasize that Agepec is a serious and committed union with compliance with the laws and regulations in force in the operation of our associates. Our members strive to maintain the highest standards in the management of their venues and events, ensuring safety and the well-being of all attendees,” said Agepec.
And he added that “we call on the authorities to ensure that the measures adopted around cultural spaces and entertainment are fair, proportionate and based on concrete facts. We cannot allow thatin the midst of the security crisis that our country is going through, the rights of citizens to access culture and entertainment in venues that comply with regulations are violated.”
