Peru: Amazon Road Spells Disaster For Indians

Peru: Amazon Road Spells Disaster For Indians   Peru’s largest protected area is on the verge of being invaded by a road, which threatens to destroy the lives of thousands of indigenous people.   The proposed project would cut through two indigenous reserves and a national park, exposing thousands of Indians to the risks of drug trafficking, illegal logging and unwanted contact.   It would also place some of the world’s last uncontacted tribes, who live in the...

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