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Peru

Indigenous Peoples Delivered a Mandate the World Cannot Ignore

Blog Indigenous Peoples Delivered a Mandate the World Cannot Ignore At its core, the Mandate asserts that Indigenous Peoples’ territories, their governance systems, and their knowledge are most... September 14, 2026

Press Release Rubio’s Regional Tour Doubles Down on Failed Militarized Approach to the Amazon Amazon Watch statement on Marco Rubio's trip to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru September 10, 2026

New Attack Against Olivia Bisa Demands Urgent Protection for Amazon Defenders

Press Release New Attack Against Olivia Bisa Demands Urgent Protection for Amazon Defenders Olivia and her family should not have to leave their daily lives behind simply because she defends her... September 9, 2026

Real Security in the Amazon Starts With Indigenous Peoples

Blog Real Security in the Amazon Starts With Indigenous Peoples “For us Indigenous Peoples, security is not about weapons. It is about taking care of our territories." August 20, 2026

Indigenous Communities and Social Movements Unite Against Mining in Ecuador’s Amazon

Press Release Indigenous Communities and Social Movements Unite Against Mining in Ecuador’s Amazon The action, held on the Jatunyaku River in Napo, formed part of the official program of the XII... August 19, 2026

The False Security of the Amazonian Triple Border and the Challenge for the New Governments

News The False Security of the Amazonian Triple Border and the Challenge for the New Governments Right-wing governments aligned with trends of militarization and heavy-handed policies are taking office in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.... August 6, 2026

The Chapra Nation Is Powering Its Own Future

Video Blog The Chapra Nation Is Powering Its Own Future How solar energy, internet access, and community leadership are strengthening territorial defense in the Peruvian Amazon July 31, 2026

Power to the Protectors: Indigenous-Led Energy for a Stronger Amazon

Photo Gallery Blog Power to the Protectors: Indigenous-Led Energy for a Stronger Amazon Indigenous-led renewable energy solutions can strengthen self-determination, protect forests, and equip communities to defend their territories and build... July 29, 2026

Triple Trouble: Geopolitics, Illicit Economies, and the Risks of the “War Against Narco-Terrorism” in the Colombia-Ecuador-Peru Tri-Border

Press Release Triple Trouble: Geopolitics, Illicit Economies, and the Risks of the “War Against Narco-Terrorism” in the Colombia-Ecuador-Peru Tri-Border A new report by Amazon Watch and Amazon Underworld documents how U.S.-backed militarization, expanding criminal economies, and incoming... July 9, 2026

Report Triple Trouble Geopolitics, illicit economies, and the risks of the war against narco-terrorism in the Colombia-Ecuador-Peru tri-border area July 8, 2026

Playing For Change Brings Together Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo in a Song for the Amazon

Video Press Release Playing For Change Brings Together Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo in a Song for the Amazon Today, Playing For Change, a global project known for bringing together musicians from different countries in collaborative videos, released... June 19, 2026

El Niño Returns to an Amazon Already on the Brink

Blog El Niño Returns to an Amazon Already on the Brink Global El Niño and Coastal El Niño could combine to create wildfire conditions resembling the catastrophic Amazon fire... June 18, 2026

Peru’s Amazon at a Crossroads as Drug Trafficking Expands Across Indigenous Territories

Report Peru’s Amazon at a Crossroads as Drug Trafficking Expands Across Indigenous Territories A new report on the impact of drug trafficking on Indigenous Peoples in Peru warns that the country... May 21, 2026

Hope and Action To Phase Out Fossil Fuels

Photo Gallery Blog Hope and Action To Phase Out Fossil Fuels Traveling back to Bogotá from the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia,... May 12, 2026

Indigenous Amazon Groups Urge the U.N. To Curb Organized Crime, Not Militarize Territories

News Indigenous Amazon Groups Urge the U.N. To Curb Organized Crime, Not Militarize Territories “In light of this situation, it is essential that responses to organized crime and illicit economies do not... May 11, 2026

Indigenous Peoples Call on U.N. Action as Organized Crime Expands Across the Amazon

Press Release Indigenous Peoples Call on U.N. Action as Organized Crime Expands Across the Amazon Indigenous leaders who gathered at the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues are demanding a decisive shift away... May 11, 2026

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