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In response to numerous calls for urgent support, below is the letter faxed to the Bolivian Government yesterday from the
Water Pressure Group in Auckland, New Zealand In solidarity Jim Gladwin
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15 November 2001

Mr. Luis Vasques Villamor
President Camara de Diputados
La Paz
Bolivia

Dear Sir,

For the past two years, we in Auckland have been closely following Bolivian
water and social issues, and have twice protested at your Consulate's
address in Auckland. Now we perceive your government to be again preparing
to act against the interests of the Bolivian people, by legislating for
water exports from Potosi.

Should this folly proceed, corporate interests will again take precedence
over the
citizens. We believe that this further commodification of Bolivian water
will also have negative social and environmental ramifications that will be
felt internationally. In particular, it will strengthen the hand of the
FTAA and GATS promoters - chiefly the World Bank, WTO and capitalist
interests of the United States of America.

We strongly urge you to abandon this anti-social plan and legislative
efforts designed to 'legalise' and justify your government's outrageous
actions.

Finally, we request that your Consul General in Auckland makes it a
priority to receive a deputation from our group, to discuss this matter in
a formal meeting.

Yours faithfully,

International Liaison for
The Water Pressure Group
http://www.water-pressure-group.org.nz/
(to respond to this communication:
PO Box 19233
Auckland 1007
New Zealand
Ph:  64 9 828 4517
Fax: 64 9 828 4593

 Copy also faxed to:   Bolivian Consulate, 95 Victoria Avenue, Auckland,
New Zealand

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