VOICED : Exiliados de sus selvas indios ache de Paraguay piden tierras

The video discusses the history and struggles of the Haches Huayaquís of Paraguay. Once living in harmony with the forest, they faced genocide and displacement in the 60s and 70s. The construction of the Itaipú dam and agricultural expansion further eroded their habitat. Today, the Sachés, descendants of the Haches Huayaquís, face legal battles over land rights and are preparing to protest in Asunción for their rights.

What major event affected the Haches Huayaquís during the 1960s and 70s?

• A cultural festival

• A genocide

• A natural disaster

• An economic boom

What was one of the consequences of selling the Haches Huayaquís' land?

• They gained more forest area

• They received government support

• They were able to build new homes

• Their habitat was transformed into agricultural land

Which infrastructure project contributed to the displacement of the Haches Huayaquís?

• A sports stadium

• The Itaipú hydroelectric dam

• A shopping mall

• A new highway

How have the Haches Huayaquís adapted to avoid extermination?

• By moving to urban areas

• By adopting agriculture

• By learning new languages

• By building new schools

What action are the Haches Huayaquís taking to address their current land issues?

• They are building new settlements

• They are migrating to another country

• They are organizing a protest in Asunción

• They are starting a new business