Belize: Maya Leaders Concerned About Drilling For Oil On Lands

Belize: Maya Leaders Concerned About Drilling For Oil On Lands   In the last month, there have been a number of disturbing reports concerning drilling for oil.   Amandala reported an oil concession over lands belonging to the Maya villages of Indian Creek and San Pablo; (and) the Prime Minister was reported to have said that “if they [US Capital Energy] say they are ready to drill they will be allowed to drill.”   He also said that ‘Toledo is the most promising part of the country for...

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