Colombia Pioneers Groundbreaking Protections for Uncontacted Indigenous Tribes and Vital Ecosystems
Image Credit: kovnir/123rf.com In a significant advancement for Indigenous rights, Colombia has designated its first officially recognized territory aimed at protecting Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation. This newly established area spans over one million hectares between the Caquetá and Putumayo Rivers in the Amazonas department and is home to the uncontacted Yuri-Passé people. The…