... its suit, attempted to paint its opponents as “rogue” NGOs that are “anti-development.” Yet, the reality is that El Salvador’s decision to stop issuing new mining permits came after strong public outrage ...
... fourth definition, economic benefits (wages, taxes, etc.) from a mine's limited life are weighed against social and environmental impacts. This is actually what the Salvadoran government attempted to do ...
... citizens, as well as a delegation visiting from Baltimore, MD, accompanied the rally.
When the Mesa’s Canadian allies attempted to enter into the consulate building to present a letter with the Mesa’s ...
... one of the most powerful corporations in the world, Exxon. As in the case of El Salvador, the mining corporations attempted to divide people and exploit their fears and need for jobs. Like Pacific Rim ...
... even attempted to thoroughly investigate the intellectual authors. According to Salvadoran law, examining only one hypothesis when other tangible hypotheses exist is illegal.
In addition, the recently ...
... into the threats against Radio Victoria, the attempted kidnapping of Father Luis Quintanilla, the robbery and attempted kidnapping of Father Neftalí Ruíz, and countless other cases of threats and violence ...
... seriously injured when scores of armed security guards working for the mine attempted to evict the camp. The incident was never investigated.
Meanwhile, judicial authorities issued arrest warrants for ...
... go to the houses of the other Garífuna leaders, smashing doors and windows and physically assaulting relatives who attempted to stop the kidnappings.
Alberth Centeno, 27, is the president of the Triunfo ...