Picture shows the scull of the skeleton, believed to belong to janambre ethnic group the found in a rock shelter in the Huizachal Canyon, in Victoria, Mexico, undated. It is dated between the 17th and 18th centuries, scientists believe it will bring more details about their physic and culture. (INAH/Newsflash)

Archaeologists Find Skeleton Of Pre-Columbian Indigenous Hunter-Gatherer

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:May 10, 2023

Archaeologists have discovered a skeleton thought to belong to a pre-Columbian indigenous hunter-gatherer society of which very little is known because they were nomads. The find, which has been described…

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People of the Tsotsil indigenous group. (Newsflash)

Mother And Daughter In Mexico Fined For Witchcraft

• Post author:Peter Barker
• Post published:October 29, 2021

A Mexican woman and her daughter have been fined for witchcraft after they were accused of making an evil potion to drive a family member mad. Maria Hernandez and her…

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A Wayuu child suffering malnutrition in Bahia Onda

COVID-19 Worsens Starvation In Indigenous Children

• Post author:Jonathan Macias
• Post published:May 14, 2020

This is the moment a disturbingly emaciated young girl from an indigenous group in Colombia is rescued by the authorities amid fears the coronavirus lockdown is causing a humanitarian crisis.…

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Jehry Rivera

Indigenous Leader Shot Dead In Costa Rica

• Post author:Jonathan Macias
• Post published:March 3, 2020

This indigenous leader has been shot dead during a fight between landowners and his own community in Costa Rica. The murder took place in the community of Mano de Tigre…

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Jorge Choque Salome

Bolivian Senator Invents Village To Net Public Cash

• Post author:Jonathan Macias
• Post published:February 20, 2020

A Bolivian senator has been accused of inventing a village to pocket over half a million GBP to carry out an imaginary farming project for a non-existent indigenous community. According…

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Mark Rivas

Indigenous Leader Who Criticised Gov Found Shot In Head

• Post author:Jonathan Macias
• Post published:January 15, 2020

An indigenous leader in Nicaragua has been found dead with a gunshot wound to his head after recently criticising the Sandinista National Liberation Front socialist party led by President Daniel…

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The moment the man is released

Indigenous Leader Tied Up With Barbed Wire And Tortured

• Post author:Jonathan Macias
• Post published:October 9, 2019

This footage shows an indigenous leader tied to a wooden post with barbed wire that can be seen digging into his skin as he winces in pain after both the…

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Ernestina Diaz shows her diploma after finishing Primary school

Indigenous 81yo Woman Finishes School So She Can Teach

• Post author:Ana Lacasa
• Post published:September 20, 2019

An 81-year-old indigenous community member has completed her state primary school education so that she can teach her fellow villagers how to read and write. Ernestina Diaz, who lives in…

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The arrest of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman

El Chapo Wants Fortune Given To Indigenous Communities

• Post author:Ana Lacasa
• Post published:September 10, 2019

Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman has asked the President of the country to give his seized fortune to Mexico’s indigenous communities. Guzman’s lawyers Jose Luis Gonzalez Meza and…

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