The wild Indian tribe appears – for the first time in 100 years

Published 22 July 2024 at 14.15

Foreign. A wild Indian tribe in the Amazon jungle unexpectedly made itself known by appearing on a beach in Peru, where they were also photographed.

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After staying away for over a century, people from the Mashco Piro tribe have been seen on the shore near the village of Monte Salvado in Peru.

The new photos, taken by the organization Survival International, show about thirty individuals from the tribe who were forced to leave their home deep in the Amazon rainforest due to encroaching foresters.

– The situation is alarming and we must respect their land, says Jonathan Mazower, communications director for Survival International, to SVT Nyheter.

The Mashco Piro tribe, which is estimated to consist of around 750 people, is entitled to its territory under international law. Despite this, the Peruvian government has allowed several logging companies to clear forest on their land, forcing the tribe to seek closer to civilization in search of food.

– The Peruvian government must take action and leave the tribe alone. It is quite clear from the images we see that they are fending for themselves, doing well and have the right not to be disturbed, says Mazower.

According to Survival International's estimate, there are over 100 uncontacted tribes worldwide, of which most are in the Amazon. Jonathan Mazower emphasizes that these tribes manage well on their own and prefer not to have contact with the outside world, as external interference often risks their survival.