After killing an indigenous man by lighting him on fire, the five convicted assailants are no longer being charged with homicide, but on lesser charges.
The Venezuelan government has issued mining and lumber concessions within the Imataca Rain Forest Reserve, which will isolate indigenous communities. Doing so has violated national laws.
A discussion of the successes of indigenous movements across the world and the increasing success of international organizations in encouraging change in Latin American countries in regards to their relationships with indigenous communities.
Indigenous groups in Tegucigalpa have gone on a hunger strike after demanding that respect for indigenous cultures and lands be shown by the government.
The potential of ILO Convention 169 helping indigenous groups is a weak one due it it acting as a minimal set of standards for states to follow. However, it can provide a solid foundation for indigenous groups to seek increased recognition of their…
Indigenous communities along the Biobio River continue to protest its construction on the grounds of community displacement and ecological ramifications.
Indigenous communities have had an increasing amount of influence in the UN, encouraging change within the international community. However, more could be done, leading many to suggest the creation of a permanent forum.