http://www.bicusa.org/en/Project.10078.aspx The latest news on the Inambari Hydroelectric Project from the Bank Information Center 10 http://www.infodev.org/images/infodev.gif http://www.bicusa.org/en/Project.10078.aspx Hundreds of Peruvian communities were displaced as they fled the 1980-2000 civil war. Today the government is pushing for urgent passage of a law that would facilitate the relocation of entire villages or neighbourhoods in mineral or energy-rich areas. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11788.aspx Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:55:33 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11788.aspx “In our capacity as regional authorities, we have conducted a technical analysis of this project and we will not endorse it, because this project will only benefit Brazil” stated Víctor Paredes Argandeña, regional director of Energy and Mining in Puno. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11786.aspx Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:16:30 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11786.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11761.aspx Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:45:12 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11761.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11757.aspx Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:01:04 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11757.aspx The principal indigenous federation of the Madre de Dios region of Peru issued a press release rejecting the proposed construction of the Inambari dam and call for the immediate suspension of the project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11750.aspx Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:28:58 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11750.aspx 19 educational institutions will be lost in the construction of the Inambari hydroelectric center, affecting 634 students if the government goes forward with the project, which will benefit Brazil. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11745.aspx Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:35:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11745.aspx An interview with Roxana Torres Camacho, of the Association of Biologists of Puno, who asserts that the construction of the Inambari hydroelectric dam will not only spur the disappearance and death of plants and animals, but may even increase the spread of diseases among humans. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11743.aspx Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:54:19 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11743.aspx Last Saturday, elements of the Peruvian National Police violently suppressed residents of San Labán, Puno during a protest opposing the construction of the Inambari hydroelectric dam. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11695.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:05:40 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11695.aspx The Peruvian head of state reiterated the country's need to become a great energy power in South America. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11668.aspx Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:22:31 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11668.aspx The Inambari dam would flood 120 km of the Interoceanic Highway, on which upgrading work has already begun. It seems that in both Peru and Brazil the ministries of transport and of energy don’t talk to each other. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11651.aspx Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:09:25 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11651.aspx An investigation by the Brazilian daily Folha de Brasil revealed the involvement of ex-Minister of Mining and Energy Silas Rondeau in a bribery scandal favoring the Brazilian company Engevix for the construction of six hydroelectric centers in Peru at a cost of US$ 16 billion. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11639.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:22:20 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11639.aspx Documents from the informational forum held in Madre de Dios stated that the hydroelectric center's reservoir would flood all territory below 540 meter above sea level, covering approximately 410 square kilometers. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11638.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:51:16 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11638.aspx Parliament Representative from Puno, Susana Vilca Achata, presented a declaration from civil society of the Carabaya province to the vice minister of Energy and Mining, Daniel Camac Gutiérrez, in which they demanded public consultation before construction of the Inambari mega-project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11623.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:58:48 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11623.aspx Ex Minister of Energy and Mining, Carlos Herrera Descalzi, asserts that Peru's energy demand over the next several years puts the country at a disadvantage regarding the hydroelectric project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11621.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:49:03 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11621.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11586.aspx Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:08:27 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11586.aspx Eletrobras, Latin America’s largest electric utility, may build a $4.8 billion hydroelectric project in northern Peru, according to a government official interviewed by Bloomberg. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11573.aspx Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:03:01 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11573.aspx The Corina project would be Peru’s largest hydropower facility, with a capacity of 9,000 MW, he said. Eletrobras is the government-owned electric utility of Brazil. Peru and Brazil are considering several new hydroelectric projects with an investment outlay of more than $15 billion. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11557.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:16:19 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11557.aspx Declaration of the Peruvian College of Engineers (CIP) published in El Comercio October 19 http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11552.aspx Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:19:57 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11552.aspx The most worrying feature of the proposed Inambari hydroelectric project is the manner in which the central government has made the decision to build the dam, leaving at the margins of the decision making process regional and local authorities, civil society, and in particular, the inhabitants of the planned construction zones. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11541.aspx Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:58:38 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11541.aspx “It's difficult to say whether Inambari or the other dams will represent a benefit to Peru. What is evident is that the construction of large dams on Amazonian rivers will have enormous economic repercussions in terms of foreign debt, and obviously extreme social and environmental impacts. The truth is that we are obligated to reflect on these impacts before embarking on construction”, said Marc Dourojeanni, consultant to the IDB. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11532.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:46:22 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11532.aspx Sociedad Civil por la Carretera Transoceánica (SOCIT) accused the College of Engineers of Peru (CIP) of altering the final conclusions of the Regional Forum “Construction of the Inambari Hydroelectric Station", organized and hosted by the college August 28 and 29. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11531.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:43:41 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11531.aspx The renowed journalist stated on Pachamama Radio that the construction of the Inambari Hydroelectric Station should be decided through a referedum, given what he described as an attitude of conquest and disrespect toward local regions among authorities in Lima. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11530.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:29:58 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11530.aspx National congresswoman Susana Vilca warned that granting definitive concession to the Inambari Hyrdoelectric Station to EGASUR would be permanent, as stipulated in the Law of Electric Concessions. Definitive concessions for the development of electric projects are granted for unspecified periods of time. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11528.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:59:09 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11528.aspx In the Regional Forum “Construction of the Inambari Hydroelectric Station” which took place August 28 and 29, the College of Engineers of Peru reached some critical conclusions surrounding the proposed hydroelectric project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11527.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:18:10 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11527.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11507.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:40:12 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11507.aspx Because the Eletrobras-OAS and Furnas consortium of Brazil has not yet completed the feasability study for the project, Minister of Energy and Mining Pedro Sánchez, announced today that it will be June 2010 before the economic viability of construction of the Inambari hydroelectric center is determined. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11476.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:26:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11476.aspx The Madre de Dios River Native Federation (FENAMAD) appealed for protectionist measures against hydrocarbon companies Hunt Oil Exploration and Repsol Exploración Perú, citing the eventual harm that would be caused to the communities that live near the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11470.aspx Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:01:45 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11470.aspx Native assembly denounces the construction of the Inambari hydroelectric dam, amid fears of being displaced from their land. They threatened a repetition of the tragic events of Bagua, where police and civilians were killed. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11469.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:00:22 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11469.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11466.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:45:30 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11466.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11461.aspx Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:34:18 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11461.aspx The College expressed its profound surprise at the disinterest shown by the Minister of Environment upon failing to attend the Forum, and urged the Minister of Energy and Mining to publicly release the Concession Contract and its outcomes, regarding both the economic and social effects as well as mitigation measures for the environmental impact of the reservoir. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11460.aspx Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:12:16 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11460.aspx This article provides an overview of a bi-national agreement between Brazil and Peru to construct six hyrdoelecrtric dams in Peruvian territory. Specifically, it compares the proposed Inambari project to a strikingly similar deal signed in 1973 between Brazil and Paraguay, which has since had disastrous consequences for Paraguay. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11459.aspx Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:56:28 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11459.aspx The Ministry of Environment estimates US$200 million in environmetal impacts caused by the planned Inambari Hydroelectric Project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11447.aspx Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:29:38 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11447.aspx Peruvian Environmental Minister Antonio Brack recommended cancelling the construction of two hydroelectric plants in Paquitzapango and Inambari. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11440.aspx Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:16:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11440.aspx Evandro Roberto Miguel, president of the Inambari Project directive, Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Amazonas Sur of Brazil quoted at a recent event in Puno, discussing the pros and cons of the Inambari Hydroelectric Dam. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11439.aspx Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:04:21 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11439.aspx We continue our dicussion on energy; this time with a few lines about Inambari and the energy deal with Brazil. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11437.aspx Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:56:12 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11437.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11435.aspx Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:30:50 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11435.aspx Affected inhabitants of localities where the dam is to be built must be well-informed of the advantages and disadvantages of the project in order to avoid social conflict such as the one in the northern province of Bagua. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11432.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:14:57 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11432.aspx The Public Defense Counselor of the Puno region has demanded new information on the controversial construction of a hydroelectric dam in Inambari. She stated yesterday that when all information regarding the consequences of the infrastructure project is made available, she will state her position on the matter. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11427.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:15:05 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11427.aspx Regional Education Director issues a strong warning http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11425.aspx Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:04:21 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11425.aspx The visit will take place the 7, 8 and 9th of September, announces Puno's environmental attorney. A joint inspection with environmental authorities from Madre de Dios and Cusco will be held later. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11422.aspx Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:00:55 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11422.aspx The Inambari Hydroelectric Project, with a reservoir projected at 46,000 ha of tropical forest, would be an important source of greenhouse gas emissions to the extent that total emissions for Peru could increase by 5.8% http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11416.aspx Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:04:34 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11416.aspx After watching a report by Foro TV about the ecological damage that would be caused by the construction of the Inambari dam to the areas around Puno, citizens expressed their concern and demanded that local officials assume a responsible position to confront this threat. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11407.aspx Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:22:14 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11407.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11406.aspx Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:11:50 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11406.aspx The agreement, signed in Asunción, finally resolved a decade long disagreement between the two governments regarding the Itaipú dam. The revisions in the Itaipú treaty had far reaching implications for the national standing of Paraguay’s President Fernando Lugo and Brazil’s President Luíz Inacio Lula da Silva as well for Brazil’s leadership role in Latin America. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11399.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:11:59 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11399.aspx Peru hopes the hydroelectric project will push the Amazon region into the 21st century, despite strong misgivings of conservationists and environmentalist groups. In that sense Peru's aspirations are similar to the hopes of Paraguay, which is already sharing an electricity generation project with Brazil. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11397.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:51:58 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11397.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11396.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:42:37 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11396.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11393.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:45:27 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11393.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11388.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:17:45 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11388.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11383.aspx Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:32:35 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11383.aspx The project of constructing the Inambari mega-hydroelectric dam is generating discontent in the various affected communities in the province of Carabaya, who demand respect for the lands dedicated to agriculture. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11379.aspx Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:25:19 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11379.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11331.aspx Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:59:53 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11331.aspx Communities of the Ene Valley in Peru got together to celebrate their representative Congress's 13th meeting and to discuss the currnet Pakitzapango hydroelectric dam. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11241.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11241.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11259.aspx Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:22:34 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.11259.aspx