[SÃO PAULO] A Brazilian government agency responsible for natural resources has fined 35 companies for not sharing benefits from exploitation of the country's biodiversity.
Biopiracy is another form of exploitation of Latin American countries.
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- Dec 2015
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www.scidev.net www.scidev.net
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- Nov 2015
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www.telesurtv.net www.telesurtv.net
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The 74 pieces, acquired legally at the time by the former Spanish ambassador to Ecuador, were given to the Museo de América for restoration on the condition that they be returned when asked.
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www.peruthisweek.com www.peruthisweek.com
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Peru seeks repatriation of 400 cultural artifacts from New York
Repatriation of artifacts currently residing in the Met. A common concern across countries currently seeking repatriation of cultural objects is their ability to display and care for the objects.
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hyperallergic.com hyperallergic.com
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A Historic Manuscript on Aztec Life Is “Virtually Repatriated
Interesting ideas of repatriation through technology. Does this count as true repatriation? Does it achieve the same goals?
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- Oct 2015
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www.peruthisweek.com www.peruthisweek.com
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Cusco strike: Archaeology-concession decree repealed
Ownership of archaeological sites in Peru - repealed.
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www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
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Discovery of a colonial era church due to a drought.
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news.co.cr news.co.cr
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Peru Enjoys Major Repatriation of Archeological Artifacts
Issues of repatriation in Latin America
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www.wacotrib.com www.wacotrib.com
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Community archaeology! Excavation of a fountain from a Mexican-American neighborhood settled in the late 19th century.
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- Sep 2015
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www.scientificamerican.com www.scientificamerican.com
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9,000-Year-Old Decapitated Skull Found under Amputated Hands
Possibly the oldest known beheading in the America's has been found in Brazil.
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www.telegraph.co.uk www.telegraph.co.uk
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Ancient tunnels discovered underneath Mexican city of Puebla
Construction often uncovers archaeological features in cities. Commercial archaeologists are often called into construction sites in order to excavate the material.
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www.slate.com www.slate.com
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How Peru is using drones to protect its archaeological treasures
Interesting read on the usage of drones in mapping archaeological sites. The composite image is made by taking overlapping aerial photographs. From this, 3D models of the sites can be made. This article discusses not only the archaeological benefits of drone use, but also how drones can help to keep tabs on any destruction occurring on the site.
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