China Kichá
Indigenous Territory
CountryCosta Rica

China Kichá is an indigenous territory in Costa Rica.[1][2] The indigenous people have been attacked. Doris Ríos has noted that although complaints are made to the authorities little seems to be done.[3] Doris Ríos has won an international award for her work.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Vaage, Kari (2011). Indigenous peoples in Costa Rica and El Diquis hydroelectric project: indigenous identity, consultation and representation (PDF). Norwegian University of life sciences.
  2. ↑ "Territorios Indígenas" (PDF). Instituto nacionale de estadistica y census. 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  3. ↑ "Costa Rica: violent attacks increase against Indigenous land defenders and territory in China Kichá". Civicus Monitor. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  4. ↑ "2023 International Women of Courage Award". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2023-08-14.

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