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).

Stop the Intimidation of Mayan Qeqchi Women-plaintiffs in Guatemala

Illegal gold mining exposing Peru's indigenous tribes to mercury poisoning

Guatemalan Indigenous Organizations File Complaint over Mining Law with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Americas: Governments Must Stop Imposing Development Projects on Indigenous Peoples’ Territories

Legal hurdles could hinder Canadian gold miner plans in Brazil’s Amazon

Indigenous protest against Agua Zarca dam in Honduras criminalised

Reclaiming Lands, Restoring Rights

Mexico judiciary stops all mining operations in the sacred territory of Wirikuta

A Mine, a Movement and a Town Divided

Peru: Conga protest camp fired on

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