Article 3Y0K0 Peruvian villagers face murder and intimidation from land traffickers

Peruvian villagers face murder and intimidation from land traffickers

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Rajmonda Rexhi and Matthew Weaver in El Mirador, P
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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.

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