Venezuela Indigenous leaders report escalating violence under mining law reform

Indigenous Pemón leaders in Venezuela denounce increased violence and lack of consultation under the 2026 Organic Mining Law reform, which expands mining in the Orinoco Mining Arc. The claim of rising killings marks an escalation from prior land-invasion grievances, though specific incidents are not detailed. This signals heightened risk to Indigenous communities and potential for broader social unrest in mining regions.

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