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| Waorani Village (Photo by Kate Fisher) |
Nevertheless,
Ecuador’s government has
warned that Waorani territory “could
still be subject to future drilling.”
The
Waorani are therefore fighting an
uphill battle for self-determination. They fear that oil drilling
will not only destroy the jungle,
but also their culture. Six
other nearby nations share
these pressing concerns.
Environmental
activists within Latin America
are becoming more and more of
an endangered group. Hundreds have been
violently attacked by “supporters of
mining, logging, and other industries.”
Resources
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-uncommon-victory-for-an-indigenous-tribe-in-the-amazon
Copyright May 16, 2019 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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