Drugs are becoming institutionalized: Interview with Ticuna leader in Peru’s Amazon
PolicyThursday, August 20, 2026Mongabay

Drugs are becoming institutionalized: Interview with Ticuna leader in Peru’s Amazon

Francisco Hernández Cayetano, president of FECOTYBA, highlights the escalating threats posed by drug trafficking in the Amazon, calling for urgent action to protect indigenous communities and their lands from the encroachment of organized crime. He emphasizes the need for policy interventions that prioritize the rights and safety of these communities.

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