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Peru faces water versus oil dilemma
Apr 13 2009, Zuliya

“Peru, a mining country” is a government slogan which can be seen emblazoned on official buildings and heard repeatedly on state media broadcasts.

It is all part of an aggressive drive by the government of President Alan Garcia to attract private...

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