TOPIC: The threat of metallic mining in El Salvador
Friday, October 2, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
5268 19th Ave. NE, Seattle (Ben Dunlap’s house)
Please bring a potluck item to share. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are appreciated!
The topic of this quarter’s bilingual political discussion night is the threat of metallic mining in El Salvador. Two U.S.-based mining companies have already filed lawsuits against the Salvadoran government through “investor rights” provisions in the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). The results of these lawsuits will be an important precedent as popular movements around the world stand up to exploitative mining projects and the trade agreements that facilitate them.
In preparation for the discussion, please read the following short op-ed pieces from the Salvadoran newspaper Diario Co-Latino:
• Metallic mining: a national threat
• Mining and Self Determination
TEMA: La amenaza de la minería metálica en El Salvador
Viernes, 2 de Octubre, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
5268 19th Ave. NE, Seattle (la casa de Ben Dunlap)
El tema del debate será la amenaza de la minería metálica en El Salvador. La discusión será basada en unos artículos breves del periódico Diario Co-Latino. ¡Esperamos que nos podamos juntar para una discusión informativa!
Favor de traer un platillo para compartir. Se agradece traer platos vegetarianos.
Favor de leer estos dos artículos antes de la discusión:
• Minería metálica: una amenaza nacional
• Minería y autodeterminación
