This news bulletin aims to highlight a recent participatory land assessment compiled by the Amerindian People’s Association.
Far from Georgetown or other large towns, the indigenous lands had been largely untouched by outside forces. Their geographical remoteness had, until recently, sheltered these communities from intrusion. This natural protection is coming to an end, as new infrastructure makes it easier to access this region. As extractive mining, logging and ranching expand, many villages are now painfully aware that they have no say about what happens on their land. Even legally recognized lands are facing encroachment, bringing the practical frailty of indigenous land rights to the center of attention for communities throughout the region.
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