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Post by account_disabled on Dec 20, 2023 10:41:26 GMT 2
IMAGE SOURCENATALIA FAVRE Image caption The indigenous groups honour Pachamama Mother Earth in ceremonies And it is from her that Nstor Jrez says they draw the strength to oppose the mining projects She is the guarantor of life so we will defend her whatever it takes. IMAGE SOURCENATALIA FAVRE Image caption During the roadblock in Purmamarca the protesters have held cultural days with traditional music He is not swayed by the argument put forward by Ms Lucesol. Who says that lithium mining generates local employment and that with it comes educational and training opportunities. Wealth is not only about the economic improvement of the inhabitants but also about the Mobile App Development Service improvement of the quality of life that will last for many generations she says. Feeling their concerns were not being addressed the indigenous groups set off on a march to the capital Buenos Aires to make their demands heard by the national government. The march called Maln de la Paz Raid for Peace is modelled on similar indigenous protests held in and . IMAGE SOURCENATALIA FAVRE Image caption Members of the indigenous communities were joined by activists in their march on Buenos Aires Those taking part in this third Maln de la Paz say they are determined not to give in until the constitutional reform backed by Governor Morales is revoked their struggle is much wider than for the land they live on. Mining is harming biodiversity and aggravating the climate crisis those marching to the capital said.
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