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IV Continental Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nationalities of Abya Yala
May 27-31, 2009
Puno, Peru
Mandate of Indigenous Peoples and Native Nations to the States of the World (Chimoré, Cochabamba - Bolivia, 12th October, 2007)
to the
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF ABYA YALA
(North, Central and South America)
The resistance and historical struggle of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas in defense of their territories and cultural identity today extends to every corner of the continent. Throughout the hemisphere, the Indigenous Peoples movement of self-determination confronts the contemporary neoliberal-capitalist model of colonization, a model attempting to consolidate an imperial project of domination and unlimited plunder. This economic model of expropriation and genocide has absolutely no loyalty whatsoever to human cultural identity or nationality, but is supported by those countries trying to reinforce their hemispheric power base in pursuit of global hegemony: the U.S. and Canada. more
Final Declaration [doc / pdf]
Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (1514, 14 December 1960) [PDF format]
Principles Which Should Guide Members In Determining Whether Or Nor An Obligation Exists To Transmit The Information Called For Under Article 73e Of The Charter (1541, 15 December 1960) [PDF format]