Peruvian government forced to repeal Amazon free trade decrees

Eyewitnesses told of police burning the bodies of slain protesters and placing them in black bags and dumping them in the river. Garcia had repeatedly made arrogant and aggressive declarations disregarding the natives’ rights, while saying he “did not have to consult with anyone,” and that his government would not “give in to blackmail.” Prior to the massacre of Bagua, Washington was indicating to Peruvian officials that if Lima failed to enforce the decrees opening up the Amazon region to exploitation, the US would consider annulling the Free Trade Agreement.