The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/category/news/latin-america)
Weekend editor Eric O. Scott reflects on events that unfolded this weekend. As bombs fell and political justifications followed, Venezuelan civilians paid the price. Venezuela is not an abstraction or a geopolitical chessboard, but a real place, filled with real people whose lives were extinguished without warning. This editorial examines power, accountability, and the moral cost of treating distant suffering as disposable.
More than 5,000 Indigenous women gathered in Brasília to defend their rights, protect ancestral lands, and resist environmental rollbacks and uniting across ecological biomes in song, strategy, and strength for the healing of the Earth.
Indigenous communities are gaining recognition for their vital role in environmental stewardship, yet still face systemic barriers. Recent international developments highlight both progress and persistent challenges in securing land rights, cultural autonomy, and protection from exploitation and climate threats.
Alan U. Dalul reviews a children’s book based on the Indigenous Mexican folklore around death, dying, and the underworld. “Family unity and peace are perhaps the most relevant topics besides the central themes of grief and death, maybe even more on some pages. Lopez delivers a story that celebrates life and reminds us there is always a light at the end.”
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Ecuador violated the rights of uncontacted Indigenous peoples by permitting oil drilling in their territories. The ruling reinforces Indigenous sovereignty, mandates environmental protections, and sets a legal precedent for Indigenous rights.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: A Blood Moon rises tonight, Paganicon preparations are underway, and new research dates England’s oldest henge. This week’s observances include the Feast of Anna Perenna and the Akitu Festival. And a word of advice—no matter what demonic forces you fear may be lurking, swallowing rosary beads on an airplane won’t save you… but kicking and screaming will get you arrested.
