Guatemala: Peaceful Resistance in the Face of Violence

By Dawn Paley; October 28, 2012 – Znet Commentary
http://www.zcommunications.org/guatemala-peaceful-resistance…

Source: Upside Down World

Telma Yolanda Oquelí Veliz, who was nearly killed for her activism against mining in San José del Golfo, Guatemala, spoke out publicly Monday morning for the first time since the attack against her in June.

“I want to tell the world that here in Guatemala there is a peaceful resistance that exists, and we are prepared to stay here as long as possible,” said Oquelí, sitting upright on a plastic chair inside a permanent camp blocking the entrance to a

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