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Argentina

Garabi Dam Opposition

Valeria Franco championed activities in the Misiones Province to oppose the Garabi Dam. She organized a rally outside City Hall in the Apostoles Village for March 17th, in solidarity with Day of Action for Rivers activities all over the world. There was also a bike ride in the name of protecting the Uruguay River from the Garabi Dam. In addition, she notified International Rivers of actions all over Argentina advocating "power without dams," which included film screenings, musical concerts, luncheons, religious bessings and mural paintings. 

Contact
Valeria Beatriz Franco
E-mail: ultracibervale@hotmail.com 

Actions in Apostoles

Also in opposition of the Garabi Dam, art, posters, flyers, and discussions were used in Apostoles. Activities included creating bumper stickers, picnicing on the banks of nearby rivers, and holding a festival to raise money by selling food and drinks. Apostoles also put on show for children, held non-competitive games for both children and adults, performed music and dance, and displayed pictures of past celebrations on March 14th.

Contact
Eneko Landaburu
E-mail: enekolan@gmail.com 
Web: www.opaybo.org 

Extra! Extra! Read All About It

Energia sin Represas published the very first volume of its newsletter on March 14th. It features Day of Action for Rivers 2010 activities all across Argentina.

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Contact
Pepino Gonzalez
E-mail: energiasinrepresas@gmail.com

Brazil

Sustainable Urban Planning Techniques

For the International Conference on Innovative Cities 2010, more than 80 experts from around the world gathered in Curitiba to discuss more sustainable, prosperous, and humane ways to construct urban environments.

Contact
E-mail: ecostasilveira@bol.com.br 
Web: www.cici2010.org.br

Fighting for Compensation

The Movimiento dos Atingidos por Barragens (MAB) has held discussions with farmers in an effort to create pressure for dam affected communities on the Uruguay River to recieve compensations for their losses. MAB has also negotiated meetings with dam-construction companies to address a list of demands that details the prior violations that have been made against residents along the river. 

Contact
E-mail: mab@mabnacional.org.br

Chile

River Run

A team ran the Baker and Pascua rivers in honor of the Day of Action for Rivers, and filmed and photographed Marth 14th actions in the Asyen region of Patagonia.

Contact
Chris Kassar
E-mail: chris.kassar@gmail.com

Family Fun for Everyone

In Vallenar near the Huasco River on Saturday, March 20th, a cultural family day was held by the water. Live music as well as documetary viewings for children and adults was set up. 

Contact
Claudio Valenzuela
E-mail: shorypunk2@hotmail.com

Letter About the Devastation of Dams was Written to the President of Chile

Contact
Claudio Escobar
E-mail: newencec@gmail.com

Patagonia without Dams Campaign

Though the Day of Action for Rivers was March 14th, activists in Chile decided to postpone their actions until March 28th in order to devote their attention and support to Chileans affected by the earthquake that took place on February 26th. On the morning of the March 28th, participants took a bus from Coyhaique to Cochrane in Chile to hold a cultural, artistic, and spiritual festival . They used rafts and kayaks to explore the Baker River, while also offering a walk along the water. They encouraged people to jump into the river as a conclusion of their Day of Action for River activities.

Contact
Ricardo Orellana
Web: www.patagoniasinrepresas.cl