In a spirited stand for their rights, major Indigenous organisations in Peru, including ONAMIAP and AIDESEP, have united to vehemently oppose the recently passed “Gag Law.” This amendment to Law 27692 is perceived as a blatant attempt by the government to undermine Indigenous rights, imposing stricter controls while large extractive corporations continue to exploit their lands.
The law has been branded as part of a broader strategy of systemic violence against Indigenous communities, intensifying repression against those advocating for essential resources like clean water and protected forests. It blatantly violates fundamental rights and contravenes international agreements like the ILO Convention 169, showcasing the government’s disregard for Indigenous voices.
Furthermore, this legislation threatens the vital access to justice that Indigenous and native peoples have sought, leaving them exposed to ongoing violence and dispossession. By limiting international cooperation funding, it hinders their ability to legally challenge atrocities committed against them while aiming to restrict their right to protest.
The law imposes arbitrary controls on organisations managing international funds and targets the self-determination of Indigenous groups. In defiance, these organisations are demanding that the government deny the ratification of this unconstitutional Bill 6162, affirming their rights and rejecting colonial oppression.
In a powerful call to action, they urge civil society and the international community to speak out against this authoritarian shift, reinforcing their determination not to be silenced. With a resounding declaration, they reiterate the importance of respecting Indigenous autonomy and refuse to accept any infringement on their rights, homes, and resistance against systemic oppression.
Indigenous organisations in Peru oppose the “Gag Law” amendment to Law 27692, viewing it as a violation of their rights and a move towards increased repression. They argue it threatens access to justice, restricts international support, and challenges their autonomy. These groups are calling on the government to retract the law and urging global support against authoritarianism.
The unanimous rejection of the “Gag Law” by Indigenous organisations in Peru highlights the critical struggle they face against oppressive government actions and the ongoing fight for their rights, justice, and self-determination. This situation underscores the importance of global solidarity and vigilance towards the threats against human rights and social movements.
Original Source: viacampesina.org
