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British High Court freezes mine company assets
Monterrico Metals will be required to compensate injured individuals and their communities if courts in the United Kingdom find the company to be responsible for the human rights violations inflicted on Peruvian farmers in 2005.
Climate change affecting Peru right now
Farmers report changing weather and negative effects on livelihoods.
Peru overturns decrees, starts dialogue
The government of Peru and indigenous citizens to move from conflict to dialogue on land rights and the best way to consult native people as they work to protect their territory and way of life.
Looking to Sacha Inchi for their future
How indigenous farmers are growing an ancient plant that promises to bring new opportunities—and money—to the central Amazonian jungle.
Conflict surrounds expansion of Peru gold mine
Local communities turn to legal measures to protect land, water.
Resource revenues elusive in Peru
Money from mines and pipelines is hard to track, and not obviously helping the poorest people in the country.
Peruvian village sees pollution, few benefits from gas pipeline project
Gas spills and lack of attention to community development raise questions in the forest villages of indigenous people affected by the Camisea pipeline.
Crossing the cultural divide
In the mountains of Peru, indigenous leaders are taking a multicultural approach to overcoming centuries of racism and discrimination—and fighting poverty.
Filters improve water quality in Pisco
Clean water reduces risk of disease; many communities accessing treated water for first time.
