"Uncontacted Indigenous Peoples Face Growing Threats in Amazon and Beyond"

Uncontacted peoples in the Amazon rainforest and beyond face escalating threats from logging, mining, and drug traffickers, jeopardizing their existence and Indigenous rights.

• A new report by Survival International reveals at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups exist across 10 countries, highlighting the urgent need for protection against encroachment.
• In Brazils Amazon rainforest, uncontacted peoples are increasingly threatened by illegal logging and mining operations, which disrupt their habitats and traditional ways of life.
• The ongoing crisis affects not only uncontacted peoples but also the broader Indigenous peoples of the Americas, as their rights are undermined by corporate and criminal interests.