Argentina: Judgement Against Oil Company Recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Rights

Argentina: Judgement Against Oil Company Recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Rights   Translated from Spanish, Original Below   In the province of Neuquén issued a ruling against the oil company Piedra del Aguila, who entered the land without consultation of the Mapuce Community Trawel Huenctru Leufú. The ruling covers they have clearly violated the rights of indigenous peoples.   The ruling, issued on 16 February 2011 by Judge Mario O. Tommasi, rejected an injunction filed by the quarrying...

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