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May 29, 2012

Peru Gov’t Declares State of Emergency over Anti-Mining Protests 
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In Peru, the government has declared a "state of emergency" in the
highland province of Espinar, saying two people were killed and dozens
of police officers injured in anti-mining protests. Protesters have
halted production at a copper mine owned by a Swiss-based company,
Xstrata plc, saying the mine is contaminating local water supplies. The
30-day "state of emergency" places the military in charge and allows for
the suspension of civil liberties.

 

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