Washinton, D.C. - La semana pasada, los grupos ambientales Friends of the Earth (Amigos de la Tierra) y Amazon Watch le exigieron al OPIC, la agencia gubernamental Estado Unidense, de terminar con su trato financiero que tiene con ENRON international para el proyecto del gasoducto lateral Cuiaba.
All: 1999
ENRON's Bolivia-Cuiaba Pipeline Called a World Class Disaster --- Citing Serious Violations of Loan Conditions, Groups Urge OPIC to Cancel Loan
Washington, D.C. - Friends of the Earth and Amazon Watch called on the Overseas Private Investment Corporation yesterday to immediately terminate its financing deal with ENRON international for the Bolivia-Cuiaba pipeline project on the grounds the ENRON is violating OPIC's loan conditions.
Mass Non-Violent Uprising Against the WTO Declared a Victory Despite Police Brutality & Vandalism, Peaceful Protests Expose and Tarnish the WTO
Seattle, Washington - In the largest US non-violent action in decades, nearly fifty thousand people of conscience from every walk of life came together this week peacefully and risked arrest to shut down the WTO.
WTO Opponents Unfurl Five-Story Banner in Downtown Seattle WTO is Dangerous to Democracy and Environment, Say Activists
Seattle, WA – In a virtuoso display of technical climbing, five activists from Rainforest Action Network scaled a giant construction crane downtown and unfurled a massive banner at sun-up protesting World Trade Organization (WTO) anti-democratic policies.
Energy Projects Opposed Latin Indians Using Sabotage
Miami Herald | Kilometer 33, Venezuela - Across Latin America, indigenous groups are locked in power struggles with authorities over large energy projects on their lands, and the twisted metal of a toppled steel pylon in a jungle clearing here is sign of the latest clash.
Amazon Watch is building on more than 25 years of radical and effective solidarity with Indigenous peoples across the Amazon Basin.
200 U'WA Assemble at OXY Oil Well Site to Block Drilling Tribe Calls for International Ssupport to stop the oil Project
Bogota, Colombia - Yesterday, 200 U'wa Indians, including women, children and tribal elders marched on the site of Occidental Petroleum's planned oil well Gibraltar 1, establishing a permanent settlement to block the drilling slated to begin in the coming weeks.
En Route to Seattle: International Caravan Brings "No WTO" Message to Los Angeles Rally at Occidental Petroleum Highlights Horrors of Corporate Globalization
A caravan of about two dozen international activists affected by corporate globalization will be arriving in Los Angeles this Thursday, November 18, on their journey across the United States to the upcoming meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Seattle.
En Route to Seattle: International Caravan Brings "No WTO" Message to Los Angeles Rally at Occidental Petroleum Highlights Horrors of Corporate Globalization
A caravan of about two dozen international activists affected by corporate globalization will be arriving in Los Angeles this Thursday, November 18, on their journey across the United States to the upcoming meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Seattle.
Communique to the International Public from the U'WA
Cubará, ColombiaApproximately 200 members of the U'wa indigenous tribe of northeastern Colombia assembled in a permanent settlement on part of our ancestral lands yesterday, November 16.
200 U'WA Assemble at OXY Oil Well Site to Block Drilling Tribe Calls for International Support to Stop the Oil Project
Bogota, Colombia - Yesterday, 200 U'wa Indians, including women, children and tribal elders marched on the site of Occidental Petroleum's planned oil well Gibraltar 1, establishing a permanent settlement to block the drilling slated to begin in the coming weeks.
En Route to Seattle: International Caravan Brings "No WTO" Message to Los Angeles Rally at Occidental Petroleum Highlights Horrors of Corporate Globalization
A caravan of about two dozen international activists affected by corporate globalization will be arriving in Los Angeles this Thursday, November 18, on their journey across the United States to the upcoming meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Seattle.
Reconocen Derechos a los Pueblos Indígenas
EL NACIONAL | Los tambores retumbaron en el Capitolio Federal hasta que la Asamblea aprobó consagrar como derechos constitucionales la existencia de los pueblos y comunidades indígenas, su organización social y económica, cultura, usos y costumbres.
Victory for Venezuela's Indigenous Peoples! The Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly Votes to Include Indigenous Rights Article in the New Constitution
Caracas, Venezuela - In a historic moment for Venezuela's indigenous peoples, the 131-member constituent assembly voted yesterday to include a chapter in the new constitution that sets forth legal rights for indigenous peoples and indigenous communities in accordance with International Labor Organization Convention (ILO) 169.
Victory for Venezuela's Indigenous Peoples! The Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly Votes to Include Indigenous Rights Article in the New Constitution
Caracas, Venezuela - In a historic moment for Venezuela's indigenous peoples, the 131-member constituent assembly voted yesterday to include a chapter in the new constitution that sets forth legal rights for indigenous peoples and indigenous communities in accordance with International Labor Organization Convention (ILO) 169
Victoria para los Pueblos Indígenas de Venezuela! La Asamblea Nacional Constituyente de Venezuela Aprueba Incluir a los Artículos de los Derechos Indígenas en la Nueva Constitución
Caracas, Venezuela - En un momento historica para los Pueblos Indígenas de Venezuela, la Asamblea Constituyente de 131 miembros ayer votó incluir un capítulo en la nueva Constitución que establece derechos legales para los personas y pueblos indígenas en acuerdo a la Convención 169 de la Organización Mundial de Trabajo
Indigenous Rights Recognized
EL NACIONAL | The drums resounded in the capital building until the Assembly approved guarantee as constitutional rights the existence of indigenous peoples and communities, their social and economic organization, culture, uses and customs.
Colombian Oil Project on U'WA Land Sparks International Outcry Two Women Hang Peace Banner from Roof of Colombian Consulate in Los Angeles
Beverly Hills, CA – Five activists including two women climbers climbers were arrested this afternoon during a protest at the Colombian Consulate in Beverly Hills, California.
Proyecto Petrolero Colombiano en el Teritorio U'WA Inicia Protesta Internacional Dos Mujeres Cuelgan una Bandera de Paz de el Techo del Consulado Colombiano en Los Angeles Colgadoras Disponibles para Entrevistas por Telefono Cellular
Beverly Hills, CA – Cinco Activistas incluyendo dos mujeres colgadoras fueron arrestadas esta tarde durante una manifestacion en el Consulado Colombiano en Beverly Hills, CA. Dos mujeres subieron al techo del edificio de Consulado unos minutos despues de las nueve de esta manana.
We Do Not Need Money or Trinkets, We Demand More Respect for Our People!
We would like to inform our friends, allies, press, and the general public about the grave situation that is occurring among the Indigenous Peoples of Imataca and the following corporations: ABB, ELECVEN and EDELCA.
Venezuelan Indigenous Communities Reaffirm Opposition to Power-line Project Despite Offers of Bribes by Companies Pemon Leader Speaks with Venezuelan President, Issues Statement As Standoff Continues
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – Representatives from the Pemon indigenous communities of Venezuela's Gran Sabana region have reaffirmed their opposition to the Guri power-line project, despite reports of bribes by ABB, ELECVEN and EDELCA, three companies involved in the construction and operation of the new high voltage electrical
Communidades Indígenas de Venezuela Estan Reafirmando Su Oposicion del Proyecto del tendido eléctrico Despite Offers of Bribes by Companies Pemon Leader Speaks with Venezuelan President, Issues Statement As Standoff Continues
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – En una creciente protesta que comenzó el 23 de septiembre, las comunidades indígenas han tumbado un total de cuatro torres eléctricas en sus tierras diez millas de la Ciudad de Santa Elena cerca de la frontera con Brasil, y han estado interceptando al trafico y bloqueando los trabajadores del ten
¡Ya no Queremos Más Espejitos de Oro, Exigimos Mayor Respeto a Nuestra Condición de Pueblos!
A traves de este mensaje queremos informar, a nuestros amigos, aliados, prensa y opinion publica en general; la grave situacion que esta ocurriendo con los Pueblos Indigenas de Imataca y las empresas ABB (empresa suiza), ELECVEN, EDELCA, quienes al ver que con mentiras no han podido vencer la resitencia de los pueblos indigen
Delegación de Ministros de Defensa y Ambiente de Venezuela visitan a la Gran Sabana para Reunirse con Integrantes de la Protesta Indígena Pemones Demandan Reunión con el Presidente Chavéz mientras polémica sobre Proyecto del Tendido Eléctrico Con
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – Representantes de la comunidad Indígena Pemon de la Gran Sabana de Venezuela se reunieron Lunes con una delegación gubernamental de alto nivel incluyendo a Raúl Salazar, el ministro de Defensa y Jesús Pérez, el Ministro de Ambiente.
Venezuelan Ministers of Defense and Environment Bring Delegation to Gran Sabana for Meeting With Indian Protesters Pemon Demand Meeting With President Chavez As Standoff Over Power-line Project Continues
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – Representatives from the Pemon indigenous communities of Venezuela's Gran Sabana region met Monday with a high level government delegation, including Raúl Salazar, the country’s Minister of Defense and Jesús Pérez, Minister of Environment, as protests continue following a move by the state-owne
Candlelight March and Vigil at OXY CEO'S House Protesters demand cancellation of project in U'wa indigenous territory
WHAT: A candlelight march and vigil in the neighborhood of Dr. Ray Irani, CEO of Occidental Petroleum Corporation. WHERE: Sunset Blvd. at the corner of Bel Air Drive, one block W. of N.
Venezuelan Indians Down Electrical Towers and Block Construction Crews More than 200 National Guards Surround Pemon Protestors
Gran Sabana, Venezuela - Since yesterday, Pemon indigenous communities living in Venezuela's Gran Sabana region have downed four electrical towers on their land ten miles from the City of Santa Elena near the border with Brazil.
Venezuela Mission
The Amazon Communications Team joined the Pemon indians in the Gran Sabana in Venezuela, where the Pemon are protesting the construction of the Guri powerline.
