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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks Indigenous communities of Colombia
Indigenous communities living in and around the epicentre of Colombia's devastat...
Andrew Mathieson 12 Aug 2026
Indigenous people in Brazilian Amazon seek protection from drug gangs
The Ashaninka Indigenous people, who have recovered their once lost territory in...
Andrew Mathieson 7 Aug 2026
Indigenous interests lose out in Peru's critical runoff presidential election
A campaign from Peru's Indigenous communities to prevent the return of Fujimoris...
Andrew Mathieson 2 Jul 2026
Bolivian government declares state of emergency as Indigenous resistance grows
The Bolivian national government has declared a state of emergency over ongoing...
Andrew Mathieson 22 Jun 2026
Bolivian government launches crackdown on Indigenous solidarity protesters
Military and law enforcement have clashed with demonstrators led by predominantl...
Andrew Mathieson 19 May 2026
Peru's largest Indigenous organisation takes stand against illegal mining as nation votes

Peruvians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president and Congress, but illegal mining — a major driver of deforestation and mercury pollution — has received little attention on...

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Steve Grattan Apr 13, 2026
Chile’s biggest Indigenous group fears the return of the hard right

The Mapuches, Chile's biggest Indigenous group, have endured centuries of battle. They resisted conquest first by the ancient Incas, then by the Spanish.

Indigenous communities rally as COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal

United Nations climate talks are nearing the midway point, with countries still wrangling over which issues they might be able to rally around in a final summit deal - and whether such a deal is even...

Indigenous protesters defend actions as COP30 talks roll on

Indigenous protesters have defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with security, saying the action was aimed at demonstrating the desperation of their fight for fore...

Brazilian Indigenous protestors storm COP30 climate summit in stand for their land

Brazilian Indigenous protesters have forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue and clashed with security guards at the entrance. The protesters demanded access to the UN compound where thou...

PULiiMA 2025 unveils dynamic program: A global gathering of language, culture, and innovation

The PULiiMA 2025 Indigenous Languages and Technology Conference has proudly unveiled its full program agenda, promising three powerful days of "inspiration, collaboration, and cultural celebration" fr...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 25, 2025
BHP champions Indigenous Cultural Exchange in Santiago

BHP fostered an opportunity to bridge Indigenous cultures in Australia and Chile through a memorable event held in Santiago last week. VP of Corporate Affairs for BHP in Latin America, René Mug...

Maria Marouchtchak Maria Marouchtchak Jun 24, 2025
AIATSIS International Delegation unites Indigenous voices from Latin America and Australia

As the sun set on the 2025 AIATSIS Summit on Larrakia Country, the final days of the gathering left a legacy far beyond the conference halls.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 6, 2025
Biden meets with Indigenous leaders in Amazon ahead of G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro

President Joe Biden has visited the Amazon rainforest where he met with Indigenous leaders ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. Biden flew from Lima, Peru, to Manaus, Brazil, the largest city in...

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Jarrett Renshaw Nov 18, 2024
Indigenous art and artefacts from Peru to stun in Sydney

Australian Museum's cultural blockbuster Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru will be exclusively hosted in Sydney from Saturday 23 November.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 8, 2024
Historic agreement signed between Native Women’s Association of Canada and Central American Nations

The Native Women's Association of Canada's (NWAC) has signed a "ground-breaking" Memorandum of Understanding with the General Secretariat of the Central American Integration System (SG-SICA).

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 31, 2023
Indigenous chief recovering after assassination attempt in Brazil's "Palm Oil War"

A prominent Indigenous leader in Brazil is recovering after being shot in the head as part of the bloody "Palm Oil war" being waged in the country.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 29, 2023
Brazil's president declares six new indigenous reserves, granting First Peoples exclusive control of their resources

Brazilian President Luiz InĂ¡cio Lula da Silva has declared six new indigenous reserves, banning mining and restricting commercial farming in the areas.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 23, 2023
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