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A Message from an Achuar Indigenous Leader

Categories: Latin America, North America, Canada, Peru, Citizen Media, Environment, Indigenous
"La sociedad está sufriendo día a día por el impacto ambiental. Toda la presencia de las industrias extractivas tienen una historia negativa." [1]

“Every day, across the globe, society suffers the environmental and social impacts of extractive industries. The history of the extractive industries is filled with negative stories…”

Amazon Watch has uploaded a video [1] with a message from Peruvian Achuar indigenous leader Peas Peas Auyi. In the message, Peas Peas Auyi thanks Canadian allies for their solidarity in the Achuar's struggle against mining in the Peruvian Amazon.

In an introductory article [2], Amazon Watch explains that the video is part of the campaign “Fighting for our future: People Power vs Corporate Control.” [3] More information here [4].