Former Peruvian indigenous leader Alberto Pizango takes part in political meeting with Nicaragua’s Ortega, it is “pure demoguery,” says Peru Foreign Affairs Minister

Exiled Peruvian indigenous leader Alberto Pizango — who was granted asylum by Nicaragua after Peru charged him with rebellion and sedition this month — participated in a political meeting last Tuesday to honor now deceased Sandinista leader Carlos Fonseca, provoking vivid reactions in Peru’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. During the meeting, Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega told [...]

Death toll rises in aftermath of clash between police and indigenous protesters in Peru’s north Amazon jungle

Indigenous communities in Peru’s Amazon, demanding the repeal of a series of decrees they say are promoting unchecked development in their territory, clashed with police on Friday, leaving up to 40 or more people dead, including at least 9 police officers and up to 28 indigenous protesters.

Chronology of the Current Amazon Issue

Abridged from “Chronicle of a Killing Foretold” by Instituto Bartolomé de las Casas, Lima ——— November 2007: President García publishes in the daily “El Comercio” his articles on “the dog in the manger syndrome” and “the dog in the manger reloaded,” where the President states: “The primary resource is Amazonia. It has 63 million hectares [...]

Indigenous communities pursue strike, charges pressed against Alberto Pizango for “insurgency call”

As indigenous communities throughout Peru’s jungle provinces continue to block highways, waterways and oil pipelines, Peru’s Justice Minister pressed criminal charges Friday against Alberto Pizango, who called for an “insurgency” against the government last week. “People have to learn that their actions have consequences,” said Justice Minister Rosario Fernández. “When Mr. Pizango called for an [...]