Peru created a commission to fight criminal organizations that deforest the jungle in response to the killing of four native tribal leaders earlier in September, including illegal logging crusader Edwin Chota, according to Telesur.
Peru created a commission to fight criminal organizations that deforest the jungle in response to the killing of four native tribal leaders earlier in September, including illegal logging crusader Edwin Chota, according to Telesur.
The commission announcement came only after Peru received criticism for not providing Chota, his three companions and the Ashaninka people in general with security measures as they fought against illegal logging in their tribal area.
Chota and three fellow activists were murdered Sept. 1 in the middle on the jungle.
As part of the commissions duties, the police will build a checkpoint in the Peruvian Amazon to patrol the area. The Peruvian government will also address the issue of land titles.
This winter, the United Nations Climate Conference will be held in the country's capital.
