In response to protests against a large mining project, Peru's center-left government has declared a state of emergency. The situation, seen as a test for the new government, is at an impasse. Adam talks to WOLA Senior Fellow Jo-Marie Burt.

Download  09-12-2011 (9.83 MB)

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Two items mentioned in the podcast:

• Oxfam America's program on Oil, Gas and Mining
• Video of Jo-Marie Burt interview with Al Jazeera on the Cajamarca crisis

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