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The U'wa continue to fight the Colombian government over oil drilling concessions on their land. American groups have become involved to help negotiate between the two groups.

Conflict has broken out between the Kuna and the Panamanian government over the proposed placement of a naval base on Kuna lands.

The Maya in Guatemala have recognized Convention 169 as an important tool to promote human rights during peace talks with the government.

The adoption of Convention 169 in Costa Rica has paved the way for greater indigenous rights and autonomy within the nation.

Margarita Gutierrez talks about Convention 169 and its role in Mexico and its relationship with indigenous groups

Convention 169 has allowed indigenous groups to further push for their rights, but it is weakened in its ability to do so because it only established minimal protections. It also does not necessarily represent indigenous wishes.

The OIT has put in place several norms that help encourage technical cooperation between states and indigenous groups.

Several nations have ratified Convention 169 of the OIT, though its ability to improve the conditions of native groups is limited.

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Charges reduced for murderers of a Pataxo leader, the Second International Indigenous Forum took place to discuss biological diversity, and a Brazilian judge demands the federal government to compensate indigenous people.

A discussion on the successes of international indigenous organizations in affecting positive change in Latin American nations and their relationships with indigenous communities.

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