Central and South America

There are many distinct Indigenous Peoples across the globe - virtually every continent is home to first peoples. Regionally we have sections that are broken down roughly by continent, and within those sections by country (although in some cases a specific People will cross the borders of specific countries).

Urgent Action: Call for investigation and company departure in response to recurring violence in area of Canadian-owned silver

Colombia: indigenous peoples face "extinction"

UN Urges Peru to Suspend US$480m Gas Plans 'Immediately'

Mining licence approved in wake of violence, investigation into murder pending

Ecuador: protests mount over mining, oil

Peru rolling back indigenous law in win for mining sector

State of Siege: Mining Conflict Escalates in Guatemala

Goldcorp grilled in shareholder meeting, poor practices make “toxic zones” protestors say

Brazilian Indigenous Storm Congress Halting Vote on Territorial Rights

Fears Peru's Gas Expansion will Generate Conflict in UNESCO World Heritage Site

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