InfoAmazonia map updated in real time with data from NASA reveals the concentration of heat sources in the State of Roraima, which borders Venezuela and Guyana
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Waorani killed in alleged attack Taromenane in intangible area of Yasuni, Equador
Prosecutor of Ecuador reported that the attack was allegedly carried out by a indigenous group in voluntary isolation (Tagaeri-Taromenane) in the intangible area of Yasuni, in Shiripuno river.
The high price of modernity of Belo Monte in Muratu village life
Before fishermen and now farmers by force, Juruna indigenous received new houses, energy and chicken coops. The compensation for the construction of the plant, however, has a high cost.
Javari Valley, Brazil: Conflict of uncontacted indigenous group with Matis
Matís say are living in uncertainty after the deaths of two indigenous in Korubo attack at the end of 2014, and that Funai is not knowing mediate the case.
Increasing deforestation along lower Las Piedras River, Madre de Dios, Peru
The Las Piedras River, a major tributary of the Madre de Dios River in the southeast of the Peruvian Amazon, is increasingly being recognized for its exceptional wildlife, and by presence of indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation.
Yaguas – Another big conservation opportunity for Peru
In 2016, there is the opportunity for another major conservation victory in Peru: creation of Yaguas National Park. Yaguas received Reserved Zone status in 2011 and is now awaiting its final designation.
Alarming proof of underreported bushmeat crisis in heart of Amazonia
When satellite imagery of the Brazilian rainforest shows lush, dense forests, most of us likely expect that those trees are packed with wildlife. But what if what we are actually seeing is an empty forest?
Illegal loggers wage war on indigenous people in Brazil
Lumberjacks were using fire as a diversionary tactic to counter indigenous “forest guardian” patrols that have sprung up in recent months to detain illegal loggers and destroy their equipment.
Huni Kuin indigenous people celebrate education in the Amazon
The festival takes place every year in December, when parents, teachers and relatives from different villages celebrated for three days with games and activities of indigenous culture.
Peruvian documentary “The routes of gold” is now online
“The routes of gold”, a documentary that shows the paths taken by illegal trade of the Amazonian gold in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, is now available on the web.