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Two Loggers Killed with Arrows in Clash with Indigenous Tribe in Peru's Amazon

Sep 4, 2024, 08:05 PM

Two loggers in Peru's Amazon have been killed and two others are missing after a clash with the Mashco Piro, an isolated indigenous community. The incident occurred when the loggers reportedly encroached on the land of the Mashco Piro, who are known to be the world's largest uncontacted tribe. The loggers were killed with arrows and bows, highlighting the ongoing tensions between indigenous groups and outsiders in the Amazon rainforest.