IDB holds its 50th annual board meeting amid calls for new priorities

The Inter American Development Bank continues it's 50th annual board of governors meeting in Medellin, Colombia. The bank is seeking a replenishment of its capital to the tune of over $150 billion. This, after receiving a reprimand from US legislators over its failure to account for almost $2 billion. A coalition of civil society organizations gathered at the meeting to protest the IDB's policies and practices and to demand greater transparency. One of the non-governmental organizations present at the meeting is Amazon Watch. On the line from the IDB meeting in Medellin is Amazon Watch's Executive Director, Atossa Soltani...