What is the threat facing uncontacted Indigenous groups in the Amazon?

According to the report, uncontacted Indigenous groups in the Amazon are facing threats from logging (65%), mining (40%), and agribusiness (20%), which could lead to half of these groups being wiped out within 10 years.

How many uncontacted Indigenous groups have been identified globally?

The report by Survival International identifies at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups in 10 countries, primarily in the South American nations sharing the Amazon rainforest.

What role do uncontacted Amazon tribes play in the fight against climate change?

The report states that these uncontacted Indigenous communities "help keep these very valuable forests standing - essential to all humanity in the fight against climate change."

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Uncontacted Amazon Tribes Face Extinction Amid Deforestation and Organized Crime

27 Oct, 2025

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Summary

At least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups identified in 10 countries, mostly in Amazon
65% face threats from logging, 40% from mining, 20% from agribusiness
Survival International warns half could be wiped out within 10 years without action

Uncontacted Amazon Tribes Face Extinction Amid Deforestation and Organized Crime

According to a recent report by Survival International, an Indigenous rights organization, at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups are currently facing severe threats across 10 countries, primarily in the Amazon region of South America. The report estimates that nearly 65% of these groups are threatened by logging activities, around 40% by mining operations, and approximately 20% by agribusiness expansion.

Fiona Watson, Survival's research and advocacy director, describes the situation as "silent genocides" happening out of public view, with little effective state protection for these isolated communities. She warns that without immediate action by governments and companies, around half of these uncontacted groups could be wiped out within the next 10 years.