Drought sparks disease, hinders travel between indigenous villages
The drought has dried up rivers near the Javari Valley indigenous land, severely restricting the movement of communities between the region's 74 villages. Additionally, many indigenous people are falling ill due to the lack of access to drinking water and are left without proper medical care, as they rely on river transportation for services.The Union of Indigenous Peoples of the Javari Valley (Univaja) issued this warning on Wednesday (Oct. 2). In its statement, the organization called for immediate action from the federal government, criticizing its lack of response to the pressing issues currently affecting the region.There are also more urgent and specific requests, including the provision of helicopters and the transfer of sick indigenous individuals to urban areas where they can ...