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http://enperublog.com/2010/06/22/oil-spill-in-the-amazon-rainforest-400-barrels-released-into-the-maranon-river/

News of an oil spill on Saturday in a remote part of Peru's Amazon rainforest has reached the capital Lima. Regional newspaper in Loreto, “La Región” reports that a tanker ship's hull ruptured in an accident causing the release of an estimated 400 barrels of crude oil into the delicate ecosystem. .... Want to contribute? We'd love to publish your travel story or article and help promote Peru! Submit You'll get credit and help in publicizing your blog ...

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