Peru officials said 21 beaches on the Pacific coast were contaminated by an oil spill at a refinery run by Spain-based Repsl. The spill was linked to surging waves caused by the eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga.
at a refinery run by Spain-based Repsol, following surging waves caused by the eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga.
Prime Minister Mirtha Vásquez said Repsol has promised to deliver a cleaning schedule, to incorporate local fishermen in the cleanup on beaches and to deliver food baskets to affected families.
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