EL NACIONAL | The drums resounded in the capital building until the Assembly approved guarantee as constitutional rights the existence of indigenous peoples and communities, their social and economic organization, culture, uses and customs.
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Reconocen Derechos a los Pueblos Indígenas
EL NACIONAL | Los tambores retumbaron en el Capitolio Federal hasta que la Asamblea aprobó consagrar como derechos constitucionales la existencia de los pueblos y comunidades indígenas, su organización social y económica, cultura, usos y costumbres.
Venezuelan Indigenous Communities Reaffirm Opposition to Power-line Project Despite Offers of Bribes by Companies Pemon Leader Speaks with Venezuelan President, Issues Statement As Standoff Continues
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – Representatives from the Pemon indigenous communities of Venezuela's Gran Sabana region have reaffirmed their opposition to the Guri power-line project, despite reports of bribes by ABB, ELECVEN and EDELCA, three companies involved in the construction and operation of the new high voltage electrical
Venezuelan Ministers of Defense and Environment Bring Delegation to Gran Sabana for Meeting With Indian Protesters Pemon Demand Meeting With President Chavez As Standoff Over Power-line Project Continues
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – Representatives from the Pemon indigenous communities of Venezuela's Gran Sabana region met Monday with a high level government delegation, including Raúl Salazar, the country’s Minister of Defense and Jesús Pérez, Minister of Environment, as protests continue following a move by the state-owne
Delegación de Ministros de Defensa y Ambiente de Venezuela visitan a la Gran Sabana para Reunirse con Integrantes de la Protesta Indígena Pemones Demandan Reunión con el Presidente Chavéz mientras polémica sobre Proyecto del Tendido Eléctrico Con
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – Representantes de la comunidad Indígena Pemon de la Gran Sabana de Venezuela se reunieron Lunes con una delegación gubernamental de alto nivel incluyendo a Raúl Salazar, el ministro de Defensa y Jesús Pérez, el Ministro de Ambiente.
Amazon Watch is building on more than 25 years of radical and effective solidarity with Indigenous peoples across the Amazon Basin.
Venezuelan Indians Down Electrical Towers and Block Construction Crews More than 200 National Guards Surround Pemon Protestors
Gran Sabana, Venezuela - Since yesterday, Pemon indigenous communities living in Venezuela's Gran Sabana region have downed four electrical towers on their land ten miles from the City of Santa Elena near the border with Brazil.
La Construcción del Tendido Eléctrico a Brasil se Encuentra con Protesta Indígena Indios Venezolanos Derriban Postes del Tendido Electrico y Bloquean los Vehículos de Construcción
Gran Sabana, Venezuela – Desde ayer las comunidades indígenas Pemon que viven en la Gran Sabana de Venezuela derribaron cuatro postes del tendido electrico ubicado en su tierra, cerca de la carpintería de la comunidad en la orilla del río Uairen, según el Capitán de la comunidad indígena de Maurak Lino Páez.
Indigenous Peoples Will Have A Role in Writing a New Venezuelan Constitution The Constitutional Assembly Inaugurated Today
Caracas, Venezuela – Indigenous peoples of Venezuela celebrated a historic moment today as three prominent indigenous leaders took their seat in the opening day of the National Constitutional Assembly.
The Constitutional Process Offers New Hopes for the Cultural Survival of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Summit of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana Concludes Friday in Caracas
The Arawak, Patamuna, Macushi, Pemon, Kariña, Muré, Wapishana, Ye'kwana, Eñe'pa y Pumé Indigenous Peoples, from Guyana, Brasil and Venezuela, concluded their second International Seminar today, begun in Ciudad Bolivar on July 20 of this year.
Indigenous Leaders Elect Three Representatives to Historical Process to Revamp Venezuela's Constitution
Caracas, Venezuela - Some six-hundred delegates representing 34 indigenous tribes participated in the National Assembly of Indigenous Peoples July 17 through 18 and elected three representatives to the National Constituent Assembly.
Construction Crews Blocked by Indigenous Protestors in Venezuela Military Tank and Riot Team Sent to Popular Tourist Destination
Since Monday, October 12, more than 250 indigenous residents of the Canaima National Park and surrounding areas of southern Venezuela have been protesting again against the 450-mile power line being built to Brazil. The protests come one month after Venezuelan government unilaterally broke off talks with the Indian leaders.
Day 11 of Protest in the Venezuelan Amazon: Venezuelan National Guard Brings in Tanks to Disperse Protestors
El Dorado, Venezuela - At approximately 6:30 am (EST) today, fifty members of the Venezuelan National Guard moved into kilometer 16, the site of the 11-day old blockade – to disperse 800 indigenous peoples protesting the construction of a new high voltage power line from Venezuela to Brazil.
Day 5 - 1,200 Venezuelan Indians Shut-Down Traffic on Highway to Brazil Leaders Announce Blockade to Continue Indefinitely
El Dorado, Venezuela - More than 1,200 Indians from the Imataca and Gran Sabana regions are now gathered at kilometer 16 blocking all traffic along the only highway between Venezuela and Brazil.
Fourth Day: 800 Venezuela Indians Continue Occupation of Highway Indigenous Leaders Hold Press Conference in Caracas on August 7 --- note: Associated Press reporter and photographer in the region---
El Dorado, Venezuela - For the fourth time in the past week, Over 800 indigenous people of the Imataca and Grand Savanna regions are gathered at kilometer 16 of the only highway between Venezuela and Brazil protesting a high voltage electrical transmission line being built through their rainforest homeland.
1,000 Venezuelan Indians Blockade Main Highway to Brazil Protest Marks 500 Years since the Arrival of Columbus to Venezuela --- note: Associated Press reporter and photographer on the scene ---
El Dorado, Venezuela - Just shortly after 1:30 PM (EST) today, nearly 1,000 Pemon Indians of the Imataca and Grand Savanna regions began a blockade of construction crews on the only highway between Venezuela and Brazil.
Day 2 - Indigenous Peoples Blockade International Highway In Protest of Guri Electrical Line
El Dorado, Venezuela - The Indigenous Federation of Bolivar State reported that since 6:00 am, Monday morning, July 27, more than 800 members of the indigenous communities of Imataca rainforest and the Grand Savanna have been blockading the International road that connects southern Venezuela to Brazil.
