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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I think there seems to be a little sense of just pretending like the problem doesn't exist.
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Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoa

Editor's note · Context

Faleomavaega expresses concern over the neglect of indigenous issues in Latin America.

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