Release: In cities throughout North America, protesters shame Canadian mining company Pacific Rim
Media Advisory - May 24, 2010
In cities throughout North America, protesters shame Canadian mining company Pacific Rim;
Demonstrations fault U.S. and Canadian governments for trade policy, lack of regulation
Where: Actions to be held in Washington DC, Boston, New York, Seattle, Portland, USA. Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON, Canada.
When: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Who: Front-line environmental defenders from El Salvador; environmental, human rights, trade justice, and solidarity organizations from the International Coalition against Mining in El Salvador
What:Colorful press conferences and vibrant demonstrations
Contact:Alexis Stoumbelis, Executive Director of CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) Office: (202) 521-2510 ext. 205, Cell: (978) 394-0425
Environmental, human rights, trade justice, and solidarity organizations will hold a creative press stunts and vibrant demonstrations in cities across the U.S. and Canada to denounce Canadian mining company Pacific Rim. The company
"I am a CISPES supporter because continuing to fight for social justice and a more people-centered country means continuing the dream and sacrifice of thousands of my fellow Salvadorans who died for that vision.” - Padre Carlos, New York City
