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Indigenous community eviction in Jujuy
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In Humahuaca, Jujuy province, police and infantry forces conducted a violent eviction of the Santa Rosa indigenous community. The operation resulted in at least 10 injuries from rubber bullets and the demolition of three homes using heavy machinery. Community members reported the use of tear gas and close-range rubber pellets, which affected children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Reports indicate that approximately eight minors were removed from the site during the incident. Angel Mendoza, vice-president of the Santa Rosa community, stated that belongings were thrown out and houses were destroyed by an unregistered machine. Local activists allege the eviction is motivated by real estate and tourism interests in the Quebrada region. region, noting the land is highly valued in dollar terms. The community claims the police action, occurring amidst administrative disputes and cadastral errors, is intended to facilitate private investment and capital at the expense of ancestral lands.
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- 2026-08-25 05:26 UTC Indigenous community eviction in Jujuy
- 2026-08-24 23:43 UTC Indigenous community eviction in Jujuy
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