Peru army call for Amazon protest
Peru authorises the temporary use of the armed forces to support police over protests by indigenous tribes in the Amazon.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8054043.stm
Showing posts with label Peru. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Peru. Show all posts
2/19/2009
Beauty and Destruction in Peru, Hewson
ADAM CAVE FINE ART
115-1/2 East Hargett Street, 2nd Floor - Raleigh, NC 27601 - (919) 838-6692
The Peruvian Amazon: Beauty and Destruction
Wednesday, February 25th, 6:30 pm
Take this uncommon opportunity to travel with North Carolina artist David Hewson, far from his Sandhill’s roots, into the remote jungles and villages of Peru. Learn about an obscure but important part of the world and what is happening there in 2009.
The artist has been bearing witness to gross environmental contamination resulting from oil drilling in the jungle; abuses by multi-national corporations that have gone under-reported world-wide.
David will give a slide presentation on his past two years living in Iquitos on the banks of the Amazon; a place where mythological spirits are still part of daily life. Indian legends, shamanistic healing and ancient plant medicines are the inspiration for David's recent artwork now on display in the gallery.
Please RSVP. Seating for this event is limited.
115-1/2 East Hargett Street, 2nd Floor - Raleigh, NC 27601 - (919) 838-6692
The Peruvian Amazon: Beauty and Destruction
Wednesday, February 25th, 6:30 pm
Take this uncommon opportunity to travel with North Carolina artist David Hewson, far from his Sandhill’s roots, into the remote jungles and villages of Peru. Learn about an obscure but important part of the world and what is happening there in 2009.
The artist has been bearing witness to gross environmental contamination resulting from oil drilling in the jungle; abuses by multi-national corporations that have gone under-reported world-wide.
David will give a slide presentation on his past two years living in Iquitos on the banks of the Amazon; a place where mythological spirits are still part of daily life. Indian legends, shamanistic healing and ancient plant medicines are the inspiration for David's recent artwork now on display in the gallery.
Please RSVP. Seating for this event is limited.
8/19/2008
State of Emergency--Peru
[from Democracynow.org]
Peru Declares State of Emergency Following Indigenous Protests
Peru’s government has declared a state of emergency in three northern provinces following nine days of protests by indigenous groups in the Amazon basin. Members of sixty-five Indian tribes are protesting a law that would make it easier for communal land to be sold to developers. The protests began when the Indians blocked an important natural gas installation and oil pipeline. Peru’s Environment Minister Antonio Brack condemned the protests.
Antonio Brack: “The indigenous groups have occupied the Corral Quemado bridge, closed the marginal motorway and threatened to shut off the oil and gas pipelines in Camisea, and the Peruvian state can’t allow this to happen.”
But indigenous activists vowed to keep fighting to protect their land.
Indigenous activist: “We conserve the environment. We are not ignorant. We are prepared. We know that foreigners want to buy our Amazon lands, because they know they are the world’s lungs. We will not allow this. We will die fighting for our rights.”
Peru Declares State of Emergency Following Indigenous Protests
Peru’s government has declared a state of emergency in three northern provinces following nine days of protests by indigenous groups in the Amazon basin. Members of sixty-five Indian tribes are protesting a law that would make it easier for communal land to be sold to developers. The protests began when the Indians blocked an important natural gas installation and oil pipeline. Peru’s Environment Minister Antonio Brack condemned the protests.
Antonio Brack: “The indigenous groups have occupied the Corral Quemado bridge, closed the marginal motorway and threatened to shut off the oil and gas pipelines in Camisea, and the Peruvian state can’t allow this to happen.”
But indigenous activists vowed to keep fighting to protect their land.
Indigenous activist: “We conserve the environment. We are not ignorant. We are prepared. We know that foreigners want to buy our Amazon lands, because they know they are the world’s lungs. We will not allow this. We will die fighting for our rights.”
2/08/2008
Peruvian Protest
Draft law sparks protests in Peru
Thousands protest in Cuzco, Peru, against a law promoting development near ancient Inca monuments.
Thousands protest in Cuzco, Peru, against a law promoting development near ancient Inca monuments.
9/20/2007
more from BBC
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A move by Democrats to give US troops in Iraq more home leave is blocked
by Republicans in the Senate.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7003919.stm
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Hundreds of people in Peru require treatment after visiting what some
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Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7001897.stm
* Ex-news anchor sues CBS for $70m *
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ex-employers at the US network.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7003902.stm
A move by Democrats to give US troops in Iraq more home leave is blocked
by Republicans in the Senate.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7003919.stm
* Scores ill in Peru 'meteor crash' *
Hundreds of people in Peru require treatment after visiting what some
say is a meteorite impact site.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7001897.stm
* Ex-news anchor sues CBS for $70m *
Former CBS TV news anchor Dan Rather files a $70m lawsuit against his
ex-employers at the US network.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7003902.stm
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