The 3 Biggest Threats to Indigenous Communities in Peru's Amazon

The 3 Biggest Threats to Indigenous Communities in Peru's Amazon

The 3 Biggest Threats to Indigenous Communities in Peru’s Amazon In Peru’s Amazon, Indigenous communities face an escalating threat from organized crime, yet remain largely invisible to the state, according to a new report.For years, criminal groups have encroached on Indigenous lands to exploit gold and timber, seed coca crops, and raze forests to build clandestine airstrips. The lack of formal land titles and a government that often prioritize…