What Gold Miners In A Bar Boasted They’d Done To A Never Before Contacted Amazonian Tribe, Is Truly Disturbing
19. History of Uncontacted Tribes of the Amazon
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The Amazon and its people have been subject to exploitation from outside forces since the early 16th century when European explorers came over for Brazil’s abundance of natural resources. The Gold Rush and Rubber Boom being two of the most notable occasions when outsiders came in and used the natural resources of the area for profit. It is estimated that at least 20% of the Amazon has been destroyed by illegal mining and deforestation in pursuit of these and many other natural resources. The Amazon is not only rich in natural resources, but researchers estimate that it is also home to over 100 uncontacted tribes today.
