In a message on the occasion of the
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the
President of the Republic Pedro Castillo sent greetings to this segment of the population, for maintaining the country's culture alive through their traditions and customs.
In this context, the Head of State ensured that the rights of indigenous peoples will be promoted by appreciating and acknowledging their cultural and social identity.
"We send our fraternal greetings to sisters and brothers from our indigenous peoples, for maintaining our culture alive through their traditions and customs. We will always promote your rights by appreciating and recognizing your cultural and social identity," he posted on Twitter.
According to the top official, by promoting the rights of indigenous and native peoples, the Government ensures their active participation in their development and identity vision.
According to the latest National Census conducted in 2017, 25.8% of Peruvians aged over 12 —that is to say 5,985,551 people— identify as indigenous or native.
Published: 8/9/2021