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There has Never Been a More Crucial Moment! On Monday May 15th, a Colombian high court revoked the injunction that had suspended Occidental Petroleum's drilling project on U'wa ancestral lands. The injunction, issued March 30th, which had helped de-escalate violence in the U'wa region over the past 6 weeks, was issued because Oxy's project would potentially violate the U'wa's "fundamental rights." With the revocation of the injunction it is clear that Colombia is not abiding by it's own precedent-setting indigenous laws and has instead chosen to protect multinational oil interests. We now must take action as Oxy and the Colombian government move forward again with their genocidal project. The U'wa and their supporters in Colombia are immediately mobilizing to send the strongest message possible that this project will not go forward. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MORE CRUCIAL MOMENT! Now that the injunction has been overturned, a strong statement of international solidarity is necessary to attempt to ensure the permanent protection of the U'wa territory and culture. In the US we have a powerful way to support the U'wa struggle by pressuring Al Gore and the entire Democratic Party to take action for the U'wa. We must also target Oxy's financial backers like Fidelity Investments and demand that our Senators vote for peace in Colombia and not for more military aid. We need to let Al Gore and Fidelity know that we will not sit idly by as the U'wa's culture and land is destroyed. Let's let Al Gore know that it is imperative that he be a leader and stand up for human and environmental rights! For full details on Gore's connection to Occidental see "The Nation" article below.
The U'wa and their supporters are gathering again to occupy the proposed Gibraltar I drillsite. They desperately need financial support to help them continue their occupation, feed and accomodate thousands of blockaders, and to pursue other legal avenues to stop Oxy once and for all. Please send any donations to
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Make Your Voice Heard! Visit your local Gore2000 or Democratic National Committee (DNC) office and let Gore know we won't stand for Petroleum Politicians! Demand that Gore put principles before campaign contributions and take action for the U'wa! Organize a demonstration, press conference, informational picket or a direct action! We must show the world that the U'wa call for solidarity is being heard in communities across the world and send a clear and united message in support of the U'wa's right to life, land and culture. See the Gore2000 offices locations list below, or find your nearest DNC office at: Or contact the National Office: Democratic
National Committee Phone Number: 202-863-8000 Also Visit you local Fidelity Office and tell them that their irresponsible investing is threatening an entire indigenous culture! In the US find your nearest Fidelity Investor center at : http://personal400.fidelity.com/gen/centers/invstctr.html.tvsr Internationally get free phone numbers to call Fidelity from around the world at : http://www100.fidelity.com/about/contact/inter.html Send letters of protest to Fidelity's CEO : Mr. Edward
Johnson III FAX # (617) 476-4164 Gore 2000 offices: California Los Angeles,
501 Shatto Place Florida Tampa, 3608
West Azeelo Michigan Lansing, 419
S. Washington Sq. South, Ste. 305B New York New York
City, 450 7th Ave., Suite 509 Oregon Portland,
4445 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 104A Tennessee Nashville,
2410 Charlotte Ave. Washington Seattle,
2801 First Ave., Rm. 64 Kentucky Frankfort,
190 Democratic Drive Ohio Columbus,
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