Rapanui: Hotel Hanga Roa: Appeals Court Rejects Appeal Of Schiesser

Rapanui: Hotel Hanga Roa: Appeals Court Rejects Appeal Of Schiesser   On Wednesday, February 23, 2011 the Court of Appeals announced that Valparaiso had rejected the appeal filed by the family Schiess and the Public Ministry to the decision of the Judge Nora Bahamondes, which implemented protective measures for the Hitorangi clan. The Schiess are trying to press charges of "usurpation" by the Hitorangi of the Hanga Roa hotel.   The argument took place on February 22, with trial lawyers:...

For the rest of the article, as well as maps, images, related items, and videos, please visit Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources.