Asked by Yelyzaveta Vakhtina on Jun 29, 2024

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Why are the Aché Indians in Paraguay protesting today?

A) ​deforestation and displacement caused by the state
B) ​increasing amounts of violence and ethnocide carried out against them
C) ​revitalization movement to revive their indigenous religion
D) ​rising prices of food and taxation and decreasing wages

Aché Indians

An indigenous people of Paraguay, known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle and rich cultural traditions.

Ethnocide

The purposeful and methodical erasure of the cultural heritage of an ethnic group.

Deforestation

The large-scale removal of forest or tree cover, usually undertaken to convert the land for agricultural, urban, or industrial uses, leading to significant environmental and ecological impacts.

  • Comprehend the reasons behind the protests of indigenous communities and their fight against deforestation, displacement, and ethnocide.
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Joceline GutierrezJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The article states that the Aché Indians in Paraguay are protesting against "deforestation and displacement caused by the state."