The machi Celestino Córdova, through one of his spokespersons, delivered a 24-hour ultimatum to the Government to resolve the petition they have presented, otherwise it will initiate a dry strike.
The reaction comes after the morning of this Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected the appeal for protection that sought to obtain a 6-month house arrest for the machi.
Celestino’s spokeswoman, Cristina Romo, affirmed that this is “a tremendously generous gesture” from Córdova.
To this he added that starting at midnight, the Government will have 24 hours to “resolve the entire request of all political prisoners so as not to start a dry strike yet.”
After the announcement, the spokeswoman avoided answering questions or going into details about the ultimatum.
Celestino Córdova spent 102 days on a hunger strike this day, which he continues to do at the Nueva Imperial Intercultural Hospital, due to his health.
On Monday night, machi Celestino Córdova recorded an audio with a farewell message, prior to the 100 days of his hunger strike.
In said audio, the machi said that with this action “its outcome will not be slow”, as – in his opinion – the powers of the State and business sectors expect.
Reactions to the Supreme Court ruling
After the hard slam that the highest court gave the appeal for protection, voices from different sectors have delivered their views on the resolution.
The Minister of Justice, Hernán Larraín, stated that “we must continue talking to resolve their concern. We are concerned about the health and life of the machi Celestino Córdova, as well as all those who are on hunger strike ”.
“That is why we believe that the path is dialogue, we will continue talking, listening and proposing solutions that within the scope of our competence allow us to address their concerns and requirements,” added the Secretary of State.
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