What Problems Do the Yanomami Tribe Face

Venezuelan Yanomami are threatened by inadequate health services, political violence, economic exploitation and tourism. Their population has substantially reduced in recent decades, mainly as a result of diseases introduced by gold miners invading Yanomami land.

What is threatening the Yanomami tribe?

So far, 60% of the Yanomami have been vaccinated, according to an indigenous council. “Uncontrolled illegal mining, the neglect of indigenous health, and epidemics of malaria and coronavirus have created tensions that are growing like a pressure cooker about to explode,” said Machado.

How does deforestation affect the Yanomami tribe?

The Yanomami and the Kayapo Indians live in the forest and are part of the forest. If they destroy it, they destroy themselves. They therefore make their modest-size fields and plant crops sufficient only for their needs.