As a follow-up to this news, hundreds of people have gathered in Pungesti to protest the Chevron site, tearing down the fences of the property, resulting in clashes with the police. This led to Chevron suspending their efforts in the region.
Following the incident, the US company later announced it was suspending activities in the area. “Chevron confirms the suspension today…due to the activities of protesters,” Chevron said in a statement.
