South America: Mining Industry In South America Threatens Indigenous Communities

South America: Mining Industry In South America Threatens Indigenous Communities   The expansion of mining operations in the Andean Region of South America are threatening the very existence of several indigenous communities in Peru, Columbia and Bolivia. The Indian Law Resource Center is helping indigenous leaders from these communities raise international awareness about the devastating impacts on indigenous peoples caused by mining.   In late October, indigenous leaders traveled to...

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