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Alicia Canaviri talks about training indigenous women and youth to enter professional fields.

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A recent killing of Tzotziles by the Mexican government symbolizes the larger struggle between the Mexican government and the Zapatista movement. The Zapatistas continue to push for autonomy and respect.

Laura Soriano Morales is the new executive director of SAIIC.

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Convention 169 has allowed indigenous groups to further push for their rights, but it is weakened in its ability to do so because it only established minimal protections. It also does not necessarily represent indigenous wishes.

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Oil and lumber concessions in the Imataca Forest Reserve are being opposed by indigenous groups. The government's granting of these concessions violates two national laws.

A discussion on the successes of international indigenous organizations in affecting positive change in Latin American nations and their relationships with indigenous communities.

Indigenous communities along the Biobio River are fighting to prevent the building of dams along the river that threaten to displace them and alter the surrounding environment.

The Maya in Guatemala have recognized Convention 169 as an important tool to promote human rights during peace talks with the government.

The U'wa continue to fight the Colombian government over oil drilling concessions on their land. American groups have become involved to help negotiate between the two groups.