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Peru: Women in Iquitos Protest High Levels of Aluminum in Water

Written bySilvia Viñas
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Posted 23 June 2011 14:10 GMT

A recent report shows that the levels of aluminum in the water consumed by the people of Iquitos is above what is permitted. Global Voices writer and Spanish Translation Manager, Juan Arellano, explains [es] the situation and shares photos of a protest organized by different women's organizations.

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