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A Peruvian miner holds a whistle in his mouth during a protest in the streets in Lima
02 Jul 2008
Source: Reuters
 
A Peruvian miner holds a whistle in his mouth during a protest in the streets in Lima July 2, 2008. Workers have approved plans to strike at Freeport-McMoRan's Cerro Verde copper pit in Peru after holding a first-round vote on Wednesday, a union leader said. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo (PERU)
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