Peru miner protests turn violent
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Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
Demonstrations by Peruvian miners angered by low pay and government plans to reform the industry have turned violent. Police fired tear gas and fought with the protesters on Monday, as they marched towards Congress. The miners complain about low pay and are opposed to a new law, which will criminalise working in mines without being registered. Some miners say the plans benefit big businesses but the government says that they are trying to protect the Amazon rainforest. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports.
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