LATIN AMERICA INDIGENOUS DAY – Indigenous people in Latin America: a history of neglect and violence

The abuse and mistreatment of indigenous communities in South America remains one of the most significant social problems facing the continent, where little progress has been made on the issue over the last two centuries.

While indigenous customs and traditions change from country to country, minority communities across Latin America continue to be victims of violence and discrimination while being neglected by their government.

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