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Ongoing conflict between Leco indigenous communities and the Cooperativa Minera Aurífera 15 de Mayo gold mining cooperative has reactivated this week in Mapiri.Permalink On twitter.com
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This conflict resulted from the wave of gold mining titles authorized in the early 2010s. Coverage by @OsCampanini / @cedib_comPermalink On twitter.com
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Summary of the environmental effects of the mine: noticiasfides.com/nacional/sociedad/familias-de-comunidad-leco-sufren-estragos-por-explotacion-de-una-cooperativa-minera-en-mapiri-410309Permalink On twitter.com
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There was a round of confrontations in early May 2021, though initial reports of a death in the clashes were revised to serious injuries. noticiasfides.com/nacional/seguridad/conflicto-entre-mineros-y-pobladores-en-mapiri-deja-un-muerto-y-dos-heridos-409495 eldeber.com.bo/pais/policia-envia-15-camionetas-con-66-efectivos-a-mapiri-tras-enfrentamiento-que-dejo-un-herido-por-exp_230234Permalink On twitter.com
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This led to a reinforcement of National Police presence in Mapiri, with 80 troops deployed. noticiasfides.com/nacional/seguridad/80-policias-se-trasladaron-hasta-mapiri-para-controlar-conflicto-minero-409500Permalink On twitter.com
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In early June, the Leco community acting through their organization PILCOL resolved to expel the miners, claiming the right to do so under the concept of "indigenous justice." (The legality of this claim is much disputed.) noticiasfides.com/nacional/sociedad/comunidad-leco-aplicara-justicia-indigena-para-expulsar-a-la-cooperativa-minera-15-de-mayo-410073On twitter.com
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The literal gold rush in the area has also led to land disputes between the Leco and people they label as outsiders interested in claiming land rights to profit from mining. noticiasfides.com/nacional/sociedad/tension-en-mapiri-indigenas-denuncian-avasallamiento-de-campesinos-por-explotacion-de-oro-410318Permalink On twitter.com
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Ten people were reportedly injured in late June resident–miner clashes. lanacion.com.py/mundo/2021/06/26/diez-heridos-en-enfrentamientos-en-zona-aurifera-de-bolivia/ noticiasfides.com/nacional/sociedad/explotacion-del-oro-por-cooperativas-en-mapiri-provoca-division-impacto-ambiental-y-enfrentamientos-410410Permalink On twitter.com
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PILCOL has alleged the mayor and security forces are complicit in mining abuses.Permalink On twitter.com
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This week the government announced increased police presence in the region, which the indigenous organization has denounced. noticiasfides.com/nacional/seguridad/indigenas-denuncian-que-el-gobierno-envio-400-policias-a-mapiri-temen-ser-reprimidos-410516Permalink On twitter.com
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Meanwhile, the Mayor has called for national authorities to investigate the land rights of mining opponents. noticiasfides.com/la-paz/alcalde-de-mapiri-pide-a-la-procuraduria-acciones-legales-para-comunarios-afectados-por-actividad-minera-410553Permalink On twitter.com
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CEDIB map/graphic available here: cedib.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/impactos-politica-minera.pdfPermalink On twitter.com