Peruvian villagers face murder and intimidation from land traffickers

Invaders continue to seize land within the Chaparri ecological reserve, one of Peru's most biodiverse forests

Shortly after sunset, along an isolated stretch of highway leading out of a dusty hamlet in northern Peru, a band of five weary farmers clad in reflective neon vests and armed with traditional whips made of bull penises set out on a solemn march.

The Ronderos - self-governing peasant patrols - are resuming their nightly rounds five months after the brutal killing of their lieutenant governor, Napoli(C)on Tarrillo Astonitas.