The Peruvian government has been accused of violating international human rights law and putting lives at risk by rejecting the creation of the 1.2 million-hectare Yavari Mirim reserve, which was intended to protect the territory of uncontacted indigenous peoples in the Amazon. Campaigners are shocked by the decision, which comes after 20 years of debate on the issue.
The article highlights the ongoing struggle to safeguard the rights and land of isolated communities in the Amazon, and the perceived disregard for their well-being by the Peruvian government. This story raises important questions about the balance between economic development and the protection of indigenous rights and the environment.