http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017851562_apltperupipelineprotest.html
Police reported one death and 17 injuries...including 6 officers...after fishermen clashed with them in northern Sechura...throwing rocks and blocking a bridge.
Some 600 protesters also stormed a police station...forcing officers to flee.
The demonstrators are protesting a proposed nat gas pipeline.
NEW!! Prez. Humala says work on the long delayed...1,000 km/620 mile Camisea pipeline... will begin soon.
It will cost $3billion...and deliver nat gas to southern petrochemical plants
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/29/peru-energy-idUSL2E8ET7CT20120329
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