A month-long blockade of the Rio Tigre deep in the Peruvian Amazon has secured promises of compensation and cleanup for Peru's Kichwa communities who have suffered 40 years of contaminated waters from oil drilling operations in their remote Amazon region. But until the funds materialize, they are holding firm in their resolve.
Victory in prospect for Peru's Kichwa People after 40 years of oil pollution David Hill | 10th February 2015 News Oil Pollution Peru South America Politics Indigenous Peoples kichwa-girl.jpg A young …
The Peruvian Government is updating the legal status of one of Peru's most important reserves, reportedly exposing 'isolated' indigenous groups to danger.
Isolated indigenous communities at risk David Hill | 17th May 2019 News Indigenous Peoples Peru 16_madre_con_hijos_copy.jpg The Peruvian Government is updating the legal status of one of Peru's most …
Peru - host of the COP20 UN climate conference now under way in Lima - is facing rebellion by a 3,500 strong indigenous people deep in the Amazon committed to fighting oil exploration in their forest territory, writes David Hill, following the government's failure to consult Matsés communities or respect their rights.
… drinking water, cooking, washing, bathing and fishing. Together the two concessions cover …
Peru is set to embark on a major expansion of gas operations in the Camisea region in the Amazon - a move which could decimate Indigenous peoples, both those in ‘voluntary isolation’ and others in the early stages of contact. David Hill reports
Peru's Mysterious ‘Lot Fitzcarrald’ Threatens Uncontacted Tribes David Hill | 11th December 2012 News david hill peru.jpg Will Peru enforce the law to protect its isolated Indigenous peoples? Image …