La memoria resiste: los pueblos indígenas de la Amazonía alzan su voz por la verdad y la justicia

The Tsiuni youth collective held the II Festival of Memory in Iquitos on Sunday, October 11, to honor indigenous history and advocate for cultural and territorial rights. The event brought together cultural expressions and voices dedicated to reclaiming the history of Amazonian indigenous peoples.

During the festival, the Tsiuni collective called for the creation of a Truth Commission. This commission would allow indigenous communities to share their own histories and address the damage suffered by their ancestors during the rubber boom, as well as the resulting loss of language, culture, and spirituality.

Tsiuni member María Ochoa stated that it is vital to recover memories passed down by older generations and to listen to those who lived through or inherited the consequences of this history. The collective uses the festival to highlight how indigenous groups continue to defend their territories and maintain their identity despite past violence and attempts to erase their cultures.