- Protests in Peru’s Arequipa province yesterday against Southern Copper's (NYSE:SCCO) proposed Tia Maria copper mine left one person dead and many more wounded, and opponents say they will keep protesting until the mine project is canceled.
- Thousands of people marched and blocked roads as part of a month-long series of protests in the province against the proposed mine; Pres. Humala's government has supported the project, and sent thousands of police officers to keep order.
- A local newspaper says the government may declare a state of emergency in the areas around the conflict.