Peru: Peruvian Congress Passes Indigenous Peoples Consultation Law

Peru: Peruvian Congress Passes Indigenous Peoples Consultation Law   Historic advancement for indigenous rights Will government and industry implement in good faith?   The Peruvian National Congress has taken an important step by unanimously passing a law requiring consultation with indigenous peoples. The law states that indigenous peoples have a right to prior consultation around legislative and administrative measures in addition to being consulted around plans, programs, and projects...

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