Breaking News!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8108388.stm

quote:

Peru Congress revokes land laws Peru's Congress has overturned two controversial land ownership laws that sparked deadly clashes between police and Amazon tribal groups. At least 34 people were killed in the clashes earlier this month. The laws were passed under powers Congress had granted President Alan Garcia to bring about a free trade agreement with the US. Tribal groups said they were not consulted and some of Peru's South American neighbours voiced opposition.

WOOOOOHOOOOO! A victory for Native South Americans. Unfortunately some of them gave up their lives to achieve this, but they stood up to protect their rights and lands. And along with political pressure, possible conflict, and embarassment, government has folded their plans to allow multi-national greedy corporate fucks to mine on natives' lands (with little or no benefit to the natives themselves).

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