It was recently brought to light that oil plots in the Western Amazon are now becoming a threat not only to the environment but to the indigenous peoples that reside in the area. There are currently 180 oil and gas lots operated by 35 multinational companies. The lots encroach on some of the most important and biodiverse regions of the forest. Further, they are also encroaching on the lands of the indigenous peoples there, a huge violation of their rights. In fact, in August, legislation was being reviewed to lower the community consent needed to exploit their territories.
Sometime this month, PeruPetro, Peru's oil liscensing agency will auction of 22 oil and gas lots, the largest auction in the country's history.
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