But unlike the conservationists, SATIIM's Executive Director Greg Ch'oc is through with asking questions. That's because in its fight against the oil company US Capital, his organization has come to the conclusion that might makes right. Today we got him to comment on the perfected judgment from Justice Michelle Arana. As we've reported, that document significantly weakens SATIIM's legal position because it says that Government must "seek to obtain free, prior, and informed consent." The insertion of the words "seek to obtain" basically means "try your best", but move on if you fail - it does not irrevocably compel the oil company. Ch'oc says it is a travesty:..
Greg Ch'oc, Executive Director, SATIIM
"The court going back on its original order is rather unfortunate and a travesty of justice in this country. It is neither here nor there for us because we have concluded that there is absolutely no rule of law in this country. So we could have gotten a case where or an order where US Capital permit was quash, I know that they still would be there now, so it doesn't really matter."
Jules Vasquez
"If there is no rule of law, anything is justified. Will your organization takes any means necessary?"
Greg Ch'oc, Executive Director, SATIIM
"I won't disclose at this point. I will leave it as it is, but we have a case on the 16th and we will see where it goes from there."
That injunction will be held on June 16th.
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