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SAMPLE LETTER TO OCCIDENTAL
Date
Dr. Ray I. Irani, Chairman
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
10889 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
fax (310) 443-6690
Dear Dr. Ray I. Irani:
It has come to my attention that Occidental Petroleum is still planning to drill for oil on the traditional territory of the U'wa in Colombia, despite a threat of mass suicide from the tribe and the imminent escalation of guerrilla and military violence associated with foreign oil development in Colombia. By moving forward with operations in the area, Occidental will be breaking its own promise, "to uphold the human, cultural and legal rights of our neighbors directly impacted by Occidental's operations, and to support their efforts to maintain the integrity of their customs, values and traditions."
I am deeply concerned that Occidental is not considering the social, cultural, and economic impacts of oil development on the communities surrounding the Samure block. According to the prevailing environmental, indigenous and human rights NGO's in Colombia oil exploitation in the Samore block would have disasterous consequences for the U'wa regardless of Occidentals compliance with environmental regulations. I would appreciate your prompt reply.
Sincerely,
Your name and address
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1. Como puede hacer Escriba a el Oxy y Shell,
o al gobierno Colombiano (ponga dirrecciones debajo):
2. Mas informacion sobre los pueblos indigena en Colombia (de ONIC).
Escriba ONIC en Colombia (Organizacion Nacional Indigena de Colombia) onic@colnodo.apc.org
Escriba en Engles o Espanol: Defensa del Pueblo U'wa Internacional: uwaproject@aol.com
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