Peru's Indigenous Groups Seek Protection

In Peru, a public hearing is taking place to discuss the rights of Indigenous groups living in the Amazon rainforest. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights is looking into claims that the Peruvian government has not protected the Mashco Piro, Yora, and Amahuaca peoples. This hearing is important for ensuring that these communities can live safely on their ancestral lands.

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