Exhibit 16
April 4, 2003
Securities and Exchange Commission
Mail Stop 11-3
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir/Madam:
We have read Item 4 of Southern Peru Copper Corporation’s Form 8-K/A dated March 31, 2003, and we agree with the statements made therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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| Mr. Oscar Gonzalez Rocha |
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| President and |
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| Director General |
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| Southern Peru Copper Corporation |
