Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Monday, 20 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Peru: Indigenous Peoples

Question: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has made an assessment of the safety of indigenous leaders in Peru.

Answer: The UK Government is aware of the challenges faced by indigenous people and their supporters in Peru. We monitor the threats that they face from groups linked to serious and organised crime, as well as the actions of the Peruvian Government to protect these communities. I [Minister Rutley] visited Peru in October 2023 and met with a group of indigenous peoples' leaders and representatives to hear firsthand about the main threats, challenges and opportunities experienced by these communities.

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