Crossborder indigenous mobility in the context of Venezuelan migration flow in Brazil. A Human Rights-Based Approach to the Pemon case
Keywords:
Non-Governmental organizations, Indigenous peoples, Borders, Migrants, Human rights
Abstract
Clashes between native communities and Venezuela’s army on the border with Brazil have caused a displacement of pemon in Brazilian indigenous territories where they share ethnic and family ties. The solutions so far put forward by the institutions have not been sufficient to prevent the development of human rights violations, and, on the contrary, have often been a source of internal destabilization. As of today, an alternative to the case of indigenous peoples divided by national borders is needed, as it is the duty of governments to respect their territorial autonomy and to foster the development of a safe and prosperous environment. However, legislation affecting crossborder indigenous groups is still unclear today. A human rights-based approach can be a starting point but it is of paramount importance for indigenous people to be empowered to coordinate a dialogue between themselves, international bodies and national governments.
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Published
2023-10-31
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Grieco, G. (2023). Crossborder indigenous mobility in the context of Venezuelan migration flow in Brazil. A Human Rights-Based Approach to the Pemon case. América Crítica, 7(1), 9-19. https://doi.org/10.13125/americacritica/5914
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