Sunday, December 21, 2008
Security post will protect Amazon tribes
Since pictures emerged of an uncontacted Amazon tribe that crossed the border from Peru to Brazil, running away from illegal loggers, authorities in Peru have decided to set-up a security station in the area. Security guards will keep loggers from getting into natives’ territory, in the Alto Purús sector.
The station will protect the mashcopiros natives and the uncontacted tribes that live in the area. More than 7,500 hectares of tropical forest have been lost to the illegal loggers in the Alto Purús, which has created conflict between the natives and the outsiders.
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Trying to understand the problems in this area are difficult. There is a road coming down into this area from Brazil that would greatly help Peru and Brazil.There are Cocaleros or Coca growers near here and NGO or ONG trying to collect donations on any cause.
Logger are always a problem in countries like this and unfortuneatly work in partners with the police.
Thanks from Andy of HoboTraveler.com Travel Blog and Hotels
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