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Indigenous news — October 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Indigenous published on October 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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    Amazon Indigenous Leaders Push UN to Act Against Criminal Networks

    Indigenous leaders from the Amazon are urging the United Nations to address illegal activities such as mining, drug trafficking, and deforestation in their ancestral territories. They are participating in the UN's COP13 conference in Vienna, seeking government action against financial networks behind these crimes and a greater role in protecting their lands.
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    Venezuela's Popular Consultation: Indigenous Participation and Community Projects

    Indigenous communities in Venezuela, particularly in Anzoátegui, are actively participating in the upcoming national popular consultation on October 18. They are merging ancestral traditions with civic participation to prioritize projects in water, road infrastructure, and basic services. Meanwhile, in Mérida and Apure states, voting centers have opened to choose community projects focusing on education, health, and infrastructure. This exercise reinforces participatory democracy and community management of resources.
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