Peru declares emergency over disputed mine
- 12 years ago
Parts of northern Peru are under a state of emergency after protests against a mining project.
The government has given the military powers to shut down protests and arrest people without a warrant in four provinces of Cajamaraca.
It follows a series of demontrations by indigenous Peruvians opposed to a multi-billion dollar copper and gold mining venture in the state.
Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez has more from Lima.
The government has given the military powers to shut down protests and arrest people without a warrant in four provinces of Cajamaraca.
It follows a series of demontrations by indigenous Peruvians opposed to a multi-billion dollar copper and gold mining venture in the state.
Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez has more from Lima.