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.
Indigenous groups in Tegucigalpa have gone on a hunger strike after demanding that respect for indigenous cultures and lands be shown by the government.
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.
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…
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.
The postponement of a National Constituent Assembly by the Ecuadorian government has elicited massive demonstrations from indigenous and campesino groups.
Indigenous communities along the Biobio River continue to protest its construction on the grounds of community displacement and ecological ramifications.