Loggers Killed by Indigenous Tribe in Peru's Amazon
Loggers Killed by Indigenous Tribe in Peru's Amazon
Two loggers have been killed by the Mashco Piro indigenous tribe with bow and arrow attacks in Peru's Amazon. The tribe is known for being reclusive and territorial. The loggers were allegedly encroaching on their land while expanding their passageways in the forest. Two other loggers are missing and one was injured in the attack. Tensions between loggers and tribes are on the rise, according to a rights group, Fenamad, which defends the rights of the country's indigenous people. Fenamad advised the government of the risk of a rise in violence, but nothing has been done. In 2022, two loggers were shot with arrows while fishing, one fatally, in an encounter with tribal members. Peru loosened restrictions on deforestation in January, which critics dubbed the 'anti-forest law'.