Written by: Yves Engler Last week tens of thousands took to the streets of Lima. Thousands traveled from across the country to Peru’s capital toparticipate in the Third Takeover of Lima since elected president Pedro Castillo was overthrown in December. The protesters are calling for the removal o

Support for Dina Boluarte’s usurper regime today reflects Ottawa’s long-standing hostility to social democratic reforms and more independent minded governments in the region. Canadian officials are particularly concerned about resource nationalism and the possibility of the reversal of mining liberalization. Since Fujimori opened huge areas of Peruvian natural resources to foreign companies Canadian mining investment has grown from almost nothing to nearly $10 billion.

  • cyborganism@lemmy.ca
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    11 months ago

    Canada has a terrible reputation in South America due to its support for repressive regimes that benefit Canadian mining companies.

    Our government and our country are not angels.