A new Government to Vivir sabroso in Colombia

BY DIANA ALEXANDRA MENDOZA FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

The election of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez marks a milestone in Colombian history. The sudden entry of these new players on the political scene symbolizes a profound change in the ruling elite. However, it has been a long road, fraught with adversity, violence and the rampant increase in poverty, which now affects over half of the population. Ivan Duque’s government, wracked with corruption, coupled with violence against social leaders and repression of the popular protest, were the key factors that led to an unprecedented popular mobilization that secured the triumph of the Historical Pact coalition in the second round of elections.

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Indigenous Summit in Colombia: unity is built from the kitchen

BY MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

The summit took place on July 27-30 and was attended by seven national Indigenous organizations and 8,000 participants. The event produced a document that will be submitted to the new government setting out a road map for the relationship between both parties. Ancestral thinking and dialogue as a basis for building unity were the cross-cutting themes of the different committees. Neither the President, Gustavo Petro, nor the Vice-President, Francia Márquez, kept their promise to attend the summit.

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Ecuador: National Mobilization suspended and an uncertain dialogue is established

BY ALFREDO VITERY GUALINGA FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

The Act for Peace marked a truce between the Government and the Indigenous organizations that promoted the National Strike that paralyzed the whole country. However, the political environment has not calmed down and society is waiting for President Lasso to comply with the 10 agreed demands. After reducing the price of gasoline and diesel, the Ecuadorian people expect a moratorium on financial debts, food at a fair price, job creation and investment in health. The waiting time is running out and the Indigenous peoples will not return to dialogue if the Government does not comply with what has been agreed.

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Mexico: training interpreters in Indigenous languages

BY ELISA CRUZ RUEDA & ARTEMIA FABRE ZARANDONA FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

The civil association Diálogo y Movimiento (DIMO) created the Diploma for the Training of Interpreters in Indigenous Languages to improve the tools of the profession and the quality of access to justice. The training and professionalization of translators is essential to avoid the daily problems that Indigenous people face, especially concerning conflicts with criminal law: from not understanding the charges and accusations held against them and not being able to communicate correctly before judges, to not obtaining a proper defense.

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The destruction of the Cenepa River in Peru

BY GIL INOACH SHAWIT FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

In the middle of the Awajún territory, the permanent dredging activity and the use of mercury in gold mining activities generate constant contamination of the river and therefore, the water is no longer fit for human consumption. However, the inhabitants of the basin continue to eat the contaminated fish, which directly affects their health. The latest studies reveal that one out of every three children is anemic and has high rates of chronic child malnutrition. Faced with this worrying situation, the Awajún communities are trying to find solutions in an organized manner.

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