At 14:39 9/02/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Louis Proyect wrote:
>
>>What about giving land back to
>>the Indians as they are doing in Canada?
>
>
>Is this really going to happen? I find it nearly impossible to believe that
>a capitalist government would ever sign over significant amounts of land to
>aboriginals, no matter how solid their claim. Am I being too cynical?
>
>Doug
Yes, and no. In Bolivia, it is happening too, in the interstices of some
complicated interests/actors. One key player is USAID, which has invested
millions in enviro. studies, and now wants to see a "park" (with Guarani
peopel's in control) put together as justification for the monies spent
(your tax dollars!). Right thing to do; wrong reasons, but what the hell?
Tom Kruse / Casilla 5812 / Cochabamba, Bolivia
Tel/Fax: (591-42) 48242
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]