Mining strike continues in Peru

Peru’s government and labor leaders enter another day of negotiations with the hope of stopping a mining strike that has gone on since Monday. The government claims that the strike has drawn “tepid support” though the prices of copper have gone up this week as the strike progresses.

Mining is one of Peru’s primary industries; the striking miners (image) have demanded better pay and improved labor rights.

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Image- BBC News