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Testimony from Peru: Fruit tree farmer
By: Masha Medvedkov
Posted: Oct 20 09
Witnessed: 1068 veces
Regions: Peru
Issues: Corporations and human rights, Environment, Sustainable development
The farmer explains how he fears for the survival of his lime and mango trees if the planned Tambograde gold mine of Canadian company Manhattan Minerals is developed. Footage by Guarango Cine, Peru.
Original source: FriendsoftheEarthInt on YouTube
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