💨 Abstract

Colombia has made a significant move to protect Indigenous rights and forests by establishing official local governments in Indigenous communities across the Amazon. This change, effective from 2018 and now solidified by a legal framework, grants Indigenous councils self-governing authority, public budgets, and administrative power. This effort aims to strengthen Indigenous autonomy and streamline governance, setting a precedent in Latin America.

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