friends of the earth peru Labor / Friends of the Earth Peru is a non-governmental organization founded in 1981 in Ilo, located in southern Peru. The life, evolution, and institutional prestige of the organization are closely tied with the changes achieved in Ilo during the 1980s. This city is now known for having some of the country's best practices in management, conservation, and sustainable development with urban populations in situations of poverty and scarce resources. Labor has also been a leader in a negotiations process involving one of the most important environmental conflicts of the country; that generated by the mining company Southern Peru Copper Corporation. Mining is a main campaign focus for the organization.

Success in 2003!

In December, the Peruvian government terminated Manhatten Minerals' concession to develop the Tambogrande gold mine. Read more.