Last
year, former environment minister of Argentina Romina Picolotti claimed
she was forced to resign, after her family was threatened by Canadian
mining companies. See: Argentina ex-minister: "Mining companies threatened me"
Now,
National Deputies Elisa Carri�, Miguel Bonasso and Fernanda Reyes
demanded an investigations over possible traffic of influence in
favour of Barrick Gold, and direct economic links between the gold
miner and San Juan province Governor Jos� Luis Gioja.
Luis Claps, Latin American editor, Mines and Communities
More info:
ENGLISH: San Juan province governor accused of 'economic ties' with Barrick Gold
ESPANOL: Denuncian lazos de Mayoral con la minera canadiense Barrick
ESPANOL: A la Justicia por Pascua Lama
ESPANOL: Acusan a Cristina por �tr�fico de influencias� en favor de una minera