Abya Yala >> Cajamarca Department-Celendín Province, Republic of Peru: 100 soles for the head of an activist leader. (31jul13-Raquel Neyra-Servindi-ayi) One of the strategies of the armed forces is the war of attrition. Currently, this is the method used by Yanacocha own by US Newmont Mining Co. and the current government against opponents of the Conga mining project. Celendín is, one of the thirteen provinces of Cajamarca, in northern Peru They spread rumors among the population that the PIC will commit attacks during the holidays and supporters approach and warn leaders to be very careful, that a hundred soles gunmen in the city would be willing to shoot them to death. When leaving the house we must be sure that they are well locked because of an alleged "theft" could hide an illegal search of domiciles, which is very easy thing to do during the holidays. The climate of insecurity peaks, gradually installed a climate of terror that forces activists to live every minute fearing every shadow. In addition, the guardians of the lakes are still intimidated by night shots fired by who knows. But peaceful resistance remains steadfast and committed and is gaining popularity among the population, both within and outside the country - the ruling Institutional Celendina Platform (ICP) has been around the world and receive support and request for interviews outside the country - smear campaigns are becoming stronger and more frequent, not only reaches into the private lives of the leaders and dark muddy financial accusation invented created by foreign sources, accusing local leaders of travel and nonexistent property and goods, these campaigns are disseminated without any shame on the radio, newspapers and leaflets junk. Once the rumor are installed it is difficult to contradict, forcing the activists to take to the streets and deny all rumors. In YouTube, twitter and Facebook are trolls and false lovers dedicated to smear the image of leaders and activists. Often the damage is done and it is difficult to convince people of the innocence of those accused. The mine is looking to tired leaders, weakened finances, obligate them to get the money to keep fighting, to feed the guardians, to travel to different prosecutors where they are reported. So this is how things are going, but all activists reaffirmed their desire to fight and stay strong in the fight. Conga ... do is not goin to happen! Chadin two either!
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:38:37 +0000
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