The Los Ancones Neighborhood Association has denounced the "unjustified and recurrent isolation" of the town due to the organization of various sporting events that run through its access roads. Thus, residents have denounced that they are left "trapped in their homes, without transport alternatives nor protocols that guarantee their basic rights".
The neighbors have reported that they live in "a town without an exit" during the celebration of these events. Unlike other urban centers, "the geographical configuration of Los Ancones has a single way of entry and exit".
According to those affected, "every time a sports event is held, there is a total traffic cut that prevents residents from fulfilling their work obligations, attending scheduled medical appointments, or caring for dependent people."
"Until now, authorities only allow passage in cases of 'vital emergency'. They are forcing us into a de facto confinement simply because a race is being held," point out from the neighborhood collective.
They demand information
Given this situation, the neighbors have formalized a series of demands addressed to the City Council and to the event organizers so that the development of the sport does not violate the right to free movement of the residents.
Additionally, they have demanded guaranteed passage protocols and have demanded the implementation of "intermittent passage" or "escorted convoy" systems for duly identified resident vehicles.
The citizenry of Los Ancones has demanded "planning and transparency". To which they have asked to be informed with, at least, ten days in advance about the planned cuts, detailing opening time windows. Thus, they have asked for clear instructions and have demanded that the security personnel at the cut-off points have the direct order to facilitate neighborhood transit and not exclusively limit themselves to prohibiting access.
Finally, the residents have stressed that it is not opposed to the holding of sporting events, but they have pointed out that they consider "essential that security and mobility plans stop ignoring the reality of those who live in the area".
