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Ecuador Revokes License for Indigenous Radio Station

HeadlineDec 24, 2009

The government of Ecuador has revoked the license of an indigenous radio station run by the Shuar people in the Amazon. Rafael Correa’s government claims Radio Arutam incited violence in October when indigenous groups protested against legislation they said would allow mining on their land without their consent.

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