Tag: Indigenous peoples
Brazilian Indigenous Peoples Reject River Privatization in the Amazon
They set up a protest camp in front of the Cargill port in Santarem. On Friday, Uruguayan journalist Raul Zibechi published an article in the online review From Below (“Desde Abajo”) warning about the possible privatization of rivers in Brazil. RELATED: Crops To Put 9.2 Million Ha of Amazon Rainforest at Risk His report comes […]
February 20, 2026
CONAIE Warns of Risks in Noboa’s Mining and Energy Project in Ecuador
“Ecuador’s historical experience demonstrates that this path has deepened inequality, criminalized territorial defense, and exacerbated social and environmental impacts,” Conaie stated.
February 3, 2026
Brazil’s Supreme Court Deliberates on Temporary Framework for Indigenous Lands
On Tuesday, the Senate approved a constitutional amendment to include the Temporary Framework in the constitution, a move that seeks to protect that regulation.
December 10, 2025
Indigenous Peoples Call for Peace in Venezuela
They reaffirmed support for President Maduro and the Bolivarian Revolution. On Sunday, Venezuelan social leaders concluded the national plenary of the Constituent Process of Indigenous Peoples. From Diego Ibarra Square in Caracas, they raised their voices to the world, demanding peace and respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty. RELATED: Venezuela December celebrations: 5 joyful signs of hope […]
December 8, 2025
October 27, 1492: When Columbus Reached Cuba, A Turning Point in Caribbean History
On October 27, 1492, Christopher Columbus reached the shores of Cuba, believing he had arrived in Asia. More than five centuries later, the island reflects on that moment as the beginning of a long and complex transformation.
October 27, 2025
UN Experts Condemn Excessive Use of Force in Ecuador Protest Crackdown
Nine rapporteurs expressed concern about civil rights violations during the national strike. On Friday, nine United Nations experts and rapporteurs denounced the disproportionate use of force in the actions taken by President Daniel Noboa to control the protests that began on Sept. 22 and ended on Oct. 22. RELATED: Ecuadorians Join Cotacachi’s March for Dignity […]
October 24, 2025
Ecuador: Kichwa Federation Declares Truce to Open Dialogue With Government
Meanwhile, CONAIE continues its protests over fuel subsidy cuts. On Wednesday, the Federation of Kichwa Peoples of Northern Ecuador declared a temporary truce as a “gesture of good faith and willingness to dialogue” with President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: UN calls for urgent dialogue in Ecuador after protester’s death In a statement, the Indigenous organization said […]
October 1, 2025
Indigenous Protester Killed in Ecuador: UN Human Rights Office Demands Urgent Dialogue
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in South America has called for an “urgent dialogue” between the Government of Ecuador and social organizations following the death of Indigenous community member Efrain Fueres, who was killed this Sunday in Imbabura province during a protest against President Daniel Noboa’s decision to […]
September 30, 2025
Ecuador: CONAIE Condemns Fatal Repression
Indigenous peoples in Cañar and Tungurahua join protests as President Noboa refuses to restore fuel subsidy. On Monday, Ecuador’s Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (CONAIE) held a press conference to brief national and international media about ongoing unrest in the Andean country. RELATED: Ecuador: Noboa Cuts Off Communications in Areas Where Protests Are Taking Place “The […]
September 29, 2025
COP30 Urged to Put Reparations at the Core of Climate Justice
Hundreds of groups demand COP30 prioritize reparations for colonial and slavery legacies, linking them directly to climate justice and the burden on the Global South.