La Oroya

Hello friends,

The time is drawing near, our long time battle against Doe Run Peru and their smelting plant in La Oroya is coming to a head next week. CNN is airing a documentary about the problem. (YAY!) Please tune in and share it with your congregation, friends and family. The more attention we can draw internationally, the more change we can bring. This is our last big chance to get the Peruvian government to side with the people, not the company. I’ve been to the smelter, I’ve been to the schools, and I’ve had to breathe the air. I’ve seen the birth defects and the cancerous growths on residents of all ages. It’s time for a change. The company must be held accountable for their pollution just like they would be in the US. Planet in Peril: Battle Lines airs on CNN, December 11 at 9pm.

For a preview, click on this link: http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/12/02/pip.gupta.doe.run.cnn