Despite the election upset, the opposition will not be silenced, writes Stephanie Boyd.
Articles by Stephanie Boyd
Twisted Roots: Surviving 20 years of doc-making in Peru
Stephanie Boyd recounts her journey from youthful idealist to passionate filmmaker.
- January 14, 2015
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Climate change greenwashing
Peru’s climate change talks open to allegations of hypocrisy and deception, Stephanie Boyd reports.
- December 2, 2014
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The myth of ethical gold
Certification schemes notwithstanding, clean gold is a bit of a scam, says Stephanie Boyd.
- September 1, 2014
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Who’s the ugliest of them all? Glencore Xstrata is a hot contender for worst corporation award
Stephanie Boyd on why she thinks the mega-miner should win Public Eye’s competition.
- December 4, 2013
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Peruvian protesters face increased police brutality
Stephanie Boyd says new laws are a reminder that, in mining zones, foreign corporations get more protection than ordinary civilians.
- January 25, 2013
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Country Profile: Peru
Peru is said to be booming but the poor would never know it. Stephanie Boyd reports.
- December 1, 2012
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Police beat up Peru’s green priest
Days after five are killed in clashes over the Minas Congas gold mining project, peaceful protester Father Marco Arana is dragged into custody.
- July 6, 2012
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How do you sleep at night, Mr Davis?
Two dead, 100 injured – this is the way Swiss mining giant Xstrata does ‘community relations’ in Peru, while boss Mick Davis is in line for a $44 million bonus.
- June 1, 2012
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Xstrata's killing fields
Look at Peru if you think mining giant Xstrata should merge with Glencore. Stephanie Boyd reports.
- May 1, 2012
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Business as usual: Peru’s new president leaps to the right
By pushing forward a hotly contested mining project and enacting a state of emergency, Ollanta Humala’s presidency is off to a worrying start.
- December 7, 2011
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Operation Filmmaking Part 2: inside Al Jazeera
A visit to Al Jazeera headquarters in Doha, Qatar: a reputation for ‘trouble’, freedom of expression and respect for human rights. And then… a dream.
- May 19, 2011
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Operation Filmmaking
The Al Jazeera Film Festival in Qatar is more like a group psychotherapy session for human rights filmmakers, says Stephanie Boyd.
- May 10, 2011
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Echoes of violence
Peru is plagued by civil unrest in the wake of the Bagua massacre.
- July 3, 2009
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Calling for heads to roll
What began as a show of support for Peru's Amazonian peoples has evolved into a full-fledged civil uproar - with anti-government marches, protests and strikes.
- June 23, 2009
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Brutality in Bagua
Stephanie Boyd reports from Cuzco, Peru, on the furore following the massacre of indigenous protesters.
- June 17, 2009
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Food last!
Across the world, popular protest has demanded adequate food and fair prices. Stephanie Boyd reports from Cuzco in Peru.
- December 1, 2008
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