Indigenous peoples are suing the Government of Peru over Lake Titicaca Binational Special Project.

Published at: 25/12/2023 10:00 PM

Peru's indigenous peoples will initiate a lawsuit against the State to prevent the Lake Titicaca Binational Special Project.

As part of the actions to establish urgent measures to ensure the protection of the lake, the Association of Indigenous Peoples Conservationists of Natural Resources in the Titicaca National Reserve (APOC) has filed a constitutional application for amparo before the Third Civil Court of Puno to recognize the source of water as a subject of law.

seek to recognize the lake as a subject of law.

Namely, indigenous peoples pay special attention to the potential environmental impact in the area. The Quechua, Uros indigenous peoples accuse public authorities for the alleged failure to guarantee their right to a healthy, balanced and adequate environment for their development and livelihood.

Mazo News Team