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Mashco Piro

Context

INDIGENOUS RIGHTS NGO Survival International has released rare pictures of the Mashco Piro tribespeople in south- eastern Peru, one of the world's 100-odd uncontacted tribes.

About:

  • Largest uncontacted tribe with an estimated population of over 750.
  • Located in the Amazon rainforest of southeastern Peru.
  • Madre de Dios Territorial Reserve was created in 2002 for their protection.
  • Threats:
    • Logging concessions encroaching on traditional territories
    • Increased sightings due to pressure from outsiders

Uncontacted Tribes

  • Groups with no peaceful contact with mainstream society, who avoid interactions with outside world
  • Notable Uncontacted Tribes:
    • Sentinelese (Andaman Islands, India)
    • Kawahiva (Brazil)
    • Ayoreo (Paraguay-Bolivia border)
  • Challenges
    • Encroachment: Deforestation and resource extraction in traditional territories
    • Health Risks: Lack of immunity to common diseases, potential for devastating epidemic.
  • Brazil has the largest number of uncontacted tribes, with at least 77 confirmed groups
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