2015 Peruvian protests against Las Bambas mining project
| 2015 Peruvian protests against Las Bambas mining project | |||
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Location of Cotabambas Province, the hotbed of protests | |||
| Date | 28 September 2015–present | ||
| Location | Apurímac Region, Peru | ||
| Caused by | Las Bambas mining project | ||
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| Lead figures | |||
Jaime Osorio | |||
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The protests escalated on 29 September, when four people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between demonstrators and police, prompting President Ollanta Humala to decree a state of emergency.