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Campaign Update – Panama: Panama Government and Ngöbe Agree to Dialogue

Date: 02/08/2012

Sincere thanks to everyone who sent urgent email messages to Panama’s president this week!

Late Tuesday afternoon, Ngöbe leaders and government officials reached an agreement that put an end to protests that left two people dead and dozens of others injured.

Campaign Update - Bangladesh: New report evaluates GCM's Indigenous Peoples Plan

Date: 02/07/2012

International Accountability Project published a critical analysis of GCM's Indigenous Peoples Development Plan for the Phulbari Coal Project.

2012: Does the Mayan Calendar Predict the End of the World?

Date: 01/30/2012

 In Momostenango, a small town in the highland region of Guatemala, the Quiche Mayan community did not enter the 2012 year dreading doomsday predictions. Instead, they’re gearing up for their biggest party yet. 

Brazil’s Indian Agency Approves Return of 146,000 hectares to Xavante People

Date: 01/22/2012
Rio das Mortes with Wedezé Mountain, Brazil.

In December, Brazil’s Indian Agency (Fundação Nacional do Índio) approved delimitation of the 146,000 hectare Wedezé Indigenous Reserve in the state of Mato Grosso.

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