Numerous countries have adopted the conventions put forward by the ILO, which seeks to help increase communication between states and indigenous communities and protect indigenous rights.
Zapatistas have marched on Mexico City to protest the the militarization of indigenous regions, to demand the implementation of the San Andres Accords, and to renew peace talks.
The First International Seminar of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana issued a declaration that indigenous peoples be granted a level of autonomy, that they have a voice in the funding of large projects on their lands, among other…
Legislation has been introduced in Costa Rica has been made in compliance with Convention 169, which has opened the door for indigenous groups to continue to work towards increased autonomy.