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Bolivia the standard-bearer as Latin American natives fight to protect lands, culture

JESUS DE MACHACA, Bolivia - In Ecuador, the Shuar are blocking highways to defend their hunting grounds. In Chile, the Mapuche are occupying ranches to pressure for land, schools and clinics. Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

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