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Prime Minister announces that he will quit

06/21/09 09:27

Peruvian Prime Minister Yehude Simon said last Tuesday that he is planning to quit as the government tries to maintain calm amidst clashes between police forces and tribal groups.

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Radio station silenced in alleged police abuse reports

Last June 8, Peru's Transportation and Communication Ministry cancelled the license of Radio La Voz de Bagua, a radio station based in Utcubamba province in the northern region of the country.

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Access to Buenaventura Mine: Shutted by Protesters

Peru mines that were the world's sixth largest gold producer have been dealing with mining issues this past few days.

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Government Violence in Peru

Despite the government attacks to the indigenous people of Peru, the European Commission still decides to continue negotiation on free trade agreement on the country.

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Peru Government VS. Amazon

The previous laws in Peru had inhabitants of the Amazon and protesters alike worried about the land's safety. Those laws would have allowed the use of the land for drilling and logging.

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