Peru tries to calm hostage standoff, roadblock in southern province
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Source: CCTV.com | 06-18-2008 15:02
Peru’s Prime Minister Jorge Del Castillo met with political leaders from two of the country’s southern regions on Tuesday, in an attempt to clear thousands of protesters from the Pan-American Highway and free around 60-police officers held hostage.
Protesters blocked the highway a week ago to demand a bigger share of regional mining royalties. A provincial mayor has expressed hope an agreement will be made.
Peru tries to calm hostage standoff, roadblock in southern p
