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The alliance between the indigenous peoples and trade unions in Latin America

The alliance between the indigenous peoples and trade unions in Latin America

Discrimination, feudal exploitation, poverty, isolation, forced labour… the indigenous peoples of Latin America are marginalised and with trade union support denounce the pillage of their ancestral lands.

Reports about the Marlin gold mine in Guatemala and the El Chaco region in Paraguay. Testimony from Brazil. The trade union priority is the implementation of ILO Conventions 169 and 29, particularly in relation to international trade agreements.

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Child labour/Forced labour , Domestic workers , Discrimination , Indigenous peoples
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