Roads, loggers close in on an unprotected refuge for isolated Kakataibo
PolicyTuesday, July 7, 2026Mongabay

Roads, loggers close in on an unprotected refuge for isolated Kakataibo

An unprotected region in Peru's Amazon, home to the isolated Kakataibo Indigenous group, is increasingly threatened by logging operations, illegal roads, and drug trafficking activities. This encroachment jeopardizes the Indigenous community's rights and the ecological integrity of their habitat, urging urgent action and protection measures.

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