Mining and the Management of Water Resources in Peru
Peru is a country rich in natural resources. It is the world’s largest producer of silver, the second of copper and zinc, and the sixth of gold. Yet the distribution of these resources within the country is highly uneven.
EL ORO Y EL APOCALÍPSIS AMBIENTAL Y SOCIAL EN MADRE DE...
In this article in Spanish, the Peruvian journalist, Roger Rumrrill, says that after just two years of illegal gold mining 20,000 sq. kms of one of the most biodiverse regions in the world have been destroyed.
Peru’s Conga Mine: A chance to get it right, or business...
OXFAM analyses the protests against mining concessions in northern Peru.
Humala’s cabinet change: a shift to the right?
The London-based Peru Support Groups analyses concerns about Peru's new government.
Peru: ‘economic growth with social inclusion’
The Peru Support Group interviews a historic leader of Peru's left.
Venezuela Tackles Illegal Gold Mafias as Chávez Nationalises Gold Industry
The Venezuelan government's decision to take control of the gold business has brought to the surface a serious problem.
Ecuador shuts down foreign NGO operations
President Rafael Correa has started a campaign against Non-governmental Organisations.
Guatemala: Resisting the New Colonialism
A prominent member of the Guatemalan left believes that his country is the victim of a neo-colonial offensive.
