PolicyFriday, June 5, 2026Mongabay
In Peru and Brazil, extractivism threatens Indigenous people in isolation: Report
A recent report highlights the threats faced by Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI) in the Yavarí-Tapiche Territorial Corridor due to extractive industries in Peru and Brazil. These actions endanger not only their well-being but also the biodiversity of one of the world's largest forested areas. Immediate policy actions are needed to protect these vulnerable communities and their habitats from further exploitation.
