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Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (23-25).pdf
Petroleum extraction by oil companies has caused extensive damage to the Ecuadorian Amazon and as a result local indigenous populations have suffered the most. Oil rights have changed control often in Ecuador, but policy makers have yet to address…

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (26).pdf
The establishment of a Pan-American highway through the rain forest to connect Colombia and Panama(Plan Pacifico) threatens extreme ecological damage. Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities are banding together to oppose the plan.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (27).pdf
The Brazilian 1988 constitution expired October 1993 and is due to be revised. If it is revised, negative public attitudes indicate that there is reason for indigenous populations to worry that they will lose rights granted to them under the 1988…

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (28).pdf
A Peruvian Ashaninka village, Mazamari, was attacked on August 18-19, 1993 by 150 Sendero guerrillas. 87 villagers were murdered. Now the Ashaninka are seeking ways to effectively demand the protections of their rights through political means.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (29).pdf
The Coordingating Commission of Indigenous Women of Bolivia(CCMIB) formed in July 1993 was created with the purpose of promoting indigenous involvement in movements across the country. CCMIB is carrying out this goal by focusing on electing…

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (30-33).pdf
An interview between SAIIC and Mauricia Castro the president of FETRIXI about her involvement in the Federation of Xicaque Tribes of Yoro, the state of Honduras, and rights of her fellow country women.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (34).pdf
Indigenous communities, some linked to the Zapatista movement, have been targeted for killings and kidnappings.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (35).pdf
Three members of the Yukpa tribe in Venezuela were killed during a confrontation with 20 soldiers when the tribe would not surrender eight cubic meters of wood.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (35).pdf
150 indigenous Wayuu prisoners were killed during a revolt in Venezuela.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (36).pdf
A demonstration of how indigenous peoples find themselves victims of conflicts between the Armed Forces and the guerrilla groups in Columbia.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (37).pdf
CONAIE met for the fourth time in Unione Base to reaffirm its aim of establishing indigenous autonomy and rights.

Vol. 7, nos. 3&4 (37).pdf
A untied front of Mixtec and Zapotec communities in Mexico pressure the Mexican Government to allow an indigenous leader to govern Oaxaca.
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