http://en.mercopress.com/2012/05/29/peruvian-government-fights-anti-xstrata-mine-protestors-2-dead-and-50-injured
Peru has declared a 30 day state of emergency...in the Espinar province...where Xstrata's Tintaya copper mine is located...after 4 were killed...and more than 50 injured during roadblock protests...including dozens of police.
A week long strike at the mine in the mountains south of Cusco...blocked transport...but mine operations have continued.
Protesters complain of widespread pollution.. and want Xstrata to make larger financial contributions.
TO WATCH :51 Video Report:
http://www.euronews.com/2012/05/29/state-of-emergency-to-tackle-peru-anti-mining-protesters/
Popular Posts
- Mexican Court Frees 22 Convicted Of Chiapas Killings.
- AUSTIN,TEXAS: Dell's Decline Revealed in A Lawsuit Over Defective Computers.
- CUBA: Food Processing Limitations Cause Waste.
- Brasilian Senator Admits We Are "A Bunch Of Crooks."
- BOLIVIA: Morales Opponent Governor Removed By Legislature.
- Profile of a Cuban Spy
- SERBIA / LIBYA : Are Serbian Mercenary Pilots Bombing Protestors In Tripoli?
- ARGENTINA: Reciprocity Tourist Tax Begins.
- ARGENTINA: 2 Prisoners Escape As Dummy Stands Guard.
- ARGENTINA: Beat The IMF Boardgame Is Big Hit.

