Indigenous
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AMERICAS
Dynamite Buried in the Rainforest: Ecuador’s Explosive Indigenous Betrayal
In the depths of Ecuador’s Amazon, children chase each other across the forest floor—blissfully unaware that beneath their feet lie…
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LIFE
In Ecuador’s Rainforest, Women Gather to Defend the Amazon With Law—and Sisterhood
Forty Indigenous leaders, lawyers, and organizers journeyed deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon last week, not for protest or spectacle, but…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Bolivian Artisans Revive Ancient Awayu Textiles In Modern Designs
Handwoven Indigenous textiles known as "always" have accompanied Bolivians for centuries, storing memories, science, and spiritual significance in their threads.…
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LIFE
Amazon Indigenous Cuisine Reshaping Latin America’s Gastronomy
Chef Marsia Taha uses native Amazonian food. Her work earned her the title of Latin America’s best chef for 2024.…
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LIFE
Colombian Art Embraces Ancient Indigenous Coca-Leaf Wisdom
Celebrations of Colombia's old traditions reveal more about the strong cultural plus health value of the coca leaf. Through modern…
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LIFE
Panama’s Rising Seas Displace Hope Seeking Indigenous Islanders
The Guna Indigenous people leave their ancestral coral atolls near Panama's northern shoreline for the mainland. Rising seas force this…
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AMERICAS
Mexican Indigenous Communities Aid Troubled Migrants Far From U.S. Border
In southern Mexico, indigenous villagers have united to help migrants who have run out of funds and face growing anxieties…
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ECONOMY
Latin Women Lead the Fight Against Climate Change Using Indigenous Agriculture
Throughout Latin America, indigenous women use old farming methods to fight climate change. In places like Peru and Guatemala, they…
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AMERICAS
Brazil’s Mysterious’ Man of the Hole’ and Protecting Indigenous Lands
The puzzling life and demise of Tanaru, called the "Man of the Hole," spotlight the ongoing battle for native lands…
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Politics
Peru’s Deadly Conflict: Balancing Progress and Indigenous Rights
The recent deaths of two loggers at the hands of the Mashco Piro tribe in Peru highlight the ongoing clash…
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