Indigenous Peoples in Latin America

22 September 2014 | Infographic

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By the year 2010, an estimated 45 million indigenous people lived in Latin America, accounting for 8.3 % of the region’s population. The United Nations has championed the promotion of their rights through the use of different resources and special regulations for this purpose.

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Indigenous peoples account for 8.3 % of the region's total population, according to a study by the United Nations organization launched in New York.

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  • Latin America and the Caribbean

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