Solidarity

A welcoming party gathers along the banks of the Pastaza, awaiting more Quechua people arriving from other villages to stand together against oil exploitation and defend their rights.

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Justice After 40 years of Oil Contamination!

Peru Human Rights

Finally the Quechua people of the Pastaza River in Peru have received national attention to the environmental and social devastation caused by 40 years of oil activity. Congress has just announced the results of recently conducted environmental tests in the area, signalling unprecedented levels of contamination that in some areas exceed 222-382 national water quality standards! The Quechua now require legal representation to demand health care, environmental clean-up and fair compensation.

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