Geopolitical Framework

     
       In the dense Amazon rainforest of Peru, there are five reserves inhabited by indigenous groups who have chosen to stay independent from modern society. But most of these natives are protected by the government to keep away outside disturbances by declaring reservations. The act of protection for the natives was necessary to protect their right to live their traditional hunter- gatherer ways and to compensate for the "rubber boom." Because of this, the Amazonians are highly defenseless against modern weapons and require outside protection. But the "protection" of the government has been very minimal. This has allowed the acts of illegal logging and oil operations. The protection has now increased recently because of the illegal activity and is also taken to a more serious matter. There have been several non-profit organizations created like (DAR) have been fighting for the rightful protection of the native Amazonian.