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  1. The Amazon region is located within the sovereign state of Ecuador.
  2. A Pan-Amazon Social Forum was held in Quito, demanding self-government and secure territories for indigenous groups in the Amazon Basin.

Indigenous Leaders Address Transnational Crime at UN Conference

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Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon, including representatives from Peru and Ecuador, are attending the UN conference on transnational organized crime in Vienna. They are advocating for governments to address the financial networks supporting environmental crimes. Leaders report that illegal gold mining, logging, and drug trafficking are putting pressure on Indigenous communities in their territories. Mercury from gold mining is contaminating rivers used for fishing and drinking water.

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Why it matters

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The leaders are pushing for international action against criminal networks that are driving environmental crimes. These activities, such as illegal gold mining, are causing pollution that contaminates rivers used for fishing and drinking water. The crisis is framed by leaders as a matter of transnational organized crime and security.

A Pan-Amazon Social Forum was held in Quito, demanding self-government and secure territories for indigenous groups in the Amazon Basin. The Amazon region is located within the sovereign state of Ecuador.

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Who's involved

  • PeruA sovereign state whose Indigenous territories are threatened by criminal networks.
  • EcuadorA sovereign state in the Amazon region where indigenous groups are organizing protests.
  • United NationsThe global organization hosting the conference on transnational organized crime.

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    Companies might face higher operational risk and compliance costs due to increased scrutiny of illegal mining.

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