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Maduro Calls on South America's Indigenous Peoples to Defend Venezuela Against U.S.: 'We Are Indestructible'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro has called on Indigenous peoples across South America to organize "brigades" ready to defend the country against what he described as a growing ...
UNHCR

Hundreds of indigenous Wayúu flee into Venezuela

MARACAIBO, Venezuela, May 21 (UNHCR) - Hundreds of indigenous Wayúu people have sought refuge in north-western Venezuela after fleeing brutal attacks by armed groups in Colombia. The UN refugee agency ...
Mongabay

The price of gold: In Venezuela, mining threatens Indigenous Pemón

Across southern Venezuela, Indigenous communities have been drawn into mining for gold as their traditional way of life has been disturbed and they lack other economic opportunities. Armed groups and ...
NPR

Highlighting Indigenous stories from across NPR's network

For Indigenous Peoples' Day, the Up First newsletter is recognizing the work NPR's member stations do to uplift Indigenous voices. NPR network member stations are independent and locally operated.
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Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the age of AI

7 August 2025 - Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace. For Indigenous Peoples, this technology can bring both significant challenges and promising opportunities.