Uncontacted tribes’ rights recognized in Peru’s historic land pledge

Peru is to create two Amazonian reserves for the protection of uncontacted tribes, covering more than 2.5 million hectares. At least seven distinct groups of uncontacted tribes, including Matsés Indians, are known to be living in the areas comprising the new Yavari Tapiche and Yavari Mirin reserves in Peru’s NE Amazon state of Loreto. The… Continue reading Uncontacted tribes’ rights recognized in Peru’s historic land pledge