Peru's Longest Bridge Faces Indigenous Backlash

The bridge, part of a federal highway project, raises concerns over land rights, deforestation, and drug trafficking in the Amazon.

Indigenous communities fear the highway project will lead to land grabbing and deforestation.
The 2.3 km bridge spans the Nanay River but currently connects to no major routes.
Local leaders report increased drug activity since the bridge's construction began.
The project has not undergone prior consultation with affected Indigenous tribes.
Government claims the project aims to boost local economies and border security.