Reclusive tribe armed with bows and arrows kills loggers allegedly encroaching on their land in Peru, group say

Two loggers have been killed by bow and arrow after allegedly encroaching on the land of the uncontacted Mashco Piro Indigenous tribe deep in Peru's Amazon, according to a rights group.

The group, known as FENAMAD, defends the rights of Peru's Indigenous peoples. It says tensions between loggers and Indigenous tribes are on the rise and more government protective action is needed.

Two other loggers in the attack were missing and another was injured, FENAMAD said, and rescue efforts were underway.

The rights group, which represents 39 Indigenous communities in the Cusco and Madre de Dios regions in southeastern Peru, said the incident took place on Aug. 29 in the Pariamanu river basin while loggers were expanding their passageways into the forest and came into contact with the reclusive and renowned territorial tribe.

"The Peruvian state has not taken preventive and protective measures to ensure the lives and integrity of the workers who have been gravely affected," the group said in a statement Tuesday, adding authorities have yet to arrive in the area since the incident.

FENAMAD said the attack happened just 15 miles from a July incident, when the Mashco Piro again attacked loggers. The group said in their statement that even though they advised the government of the risk of a rise in violence, nothing has been done.

"It's a heated and tense situation," said Cesar Ipenza, an Amazon-based lawyer who specializes in environmental law in Peru. "Undoubtedly, every day there are more tensions between Indigenous peoples in isolation and the different activities that are within the territory that they ancestrally pass through."

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Comprehension

Who were the two loggers killed by, according to the article?
What is FENAMAD, and what does it defend?
Where did the incident between the loggers and the Mashco Piro tribe take place?
How many loggers were reported missing after the attack?
What reason does FENAMAD give for the rising tensions between loggers and Indigenous tribes?
What did FENAMAD criticize the Peruvian government for?
How far was the attack from a previous incident involving the Mashco Piro tribe?
Who is Cesar Ipenza, and what does he specialize in?

Discussion

Why do you think loggers might enter Indigenous lands despite the risks?
How should the Peruvian government handle conflicts between Indigenous tribes and loggers?
Do you think the Mashco Piro tribe has the right to defend their land? Why or why not?
What are some possible solutions to prevent violence between loggers and Indigenous tribes?
How would you feel if a similar situation happened in your country, where Indigenous lands are encroached upon?
Why is it important to protect Indigenous tribes that live in isolation?
What could be the long-term consequences of not addressing the tensions between loggers and Indigenous tribes?
How can the government balance economic activities, like logging, with the rights of Indigenous peoples?
In your opinion, what role do rights groups like FENAMAD play in protecting Indigenous tribes?
How do you think environmental law can help resolve conflicts between Indigenous tribes and industries like logging?

Vocabulary

Encroaching – Gradually intruding on someone else's territory or rights.
Indigenous – Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Tensions – Strained relations between groups or individuals.
Reclusive – Avoiding the company of other people; solitary.
Ancestrally – Relating to ancestors or something passed down from ancestors.
Preventive – Intended to stop something before it happens.
Gravely – In a serious or solemn manner.
Integrity – The state of being whole and undivided; often refers to moral or physical wholeness.