results of the US-Peru free trade agreement

I just wanted you to know about what is going on near where I live in Peru. Indigenous people, infuriated by the taking and destroying of their Amazon land due to the free trade agreement made with the US, have been trying to make their voices heard to the Peruvian government. It really came to a head this past week, when a friend of mine, Dana, came for a visit and we had planned a trip right through the area involved. Unfortunately, many indigenous and police have been killed in the conflict. Dana and I changed plans, staying here in my town for her whole visit. While we were still able to have a splendid time, the indigenous have been fighting for their lives. We went hiking to a mountaintop, visited ancient cave/wall paintings, lunched with family, picked and ate caña/sugar cane and coffee beans, tromped through Xavier's dad’s farm, collected a variety of fruits, chopped down a banana tree, bought our food at the busy Sunday market, learned to play the cajón, and drank wine. I wish the indigenous could be in a better situation as well.

Peruvian Police Accused of Massacring Indigenous Protesters in Amazon Jungle

http://www.democracynow.org/2009/6/8/peruvian_police_accused_of_massacring_indigenous