Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Collective land rights in Panama

The Commission on Indigenous Isues of the Panamanian National Assembly approved law no. 411, which recognizes collective land rights of indigenous peoples in 48 municipalities. According to an article in prensa.com (see link below), this legislature will benefit the Kuna, Emberá, Wounaan, Ngöbe and Buglé peoples.

Tierras colectivas van para segundo debate

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