Minister's Call Ends Casa Grande Hunger Strike

Casa Grande Hunger Strike: Minister's Phone Call Offers Solution. Casa Grande, Peru – A recent hunger strike by Mayor Jhonson Vargas has taken an unexpected turn. A phone conversation between Vargas and the Minister of Transport, César Sandoval, has been released, showing the minister offering to fast-track Vargas's application to the Ministry of Housing and Construction. The video of the call, released by Sol TV Peru, shows an emotional exchange. Mayor Vargas expresses gratitude, stating, "Te agradezco bastante porque tú eres casagrandino y sabes que este proyecto es cambiar toda la historia de nuestra tierra." Minister Sandoval explains the decision, highlighting Vargas's perseverance. The incident underscores the complexities of local governance and the government's response to citizen action.