Colombia drought threatens indigenous group
Harsh weather claims the lives of hundreds of Wayuu people in an area which has barely seen a drop of rain.
Published On 15 Aug 2014
Colombia is in the grip of a severe drought that is threatening the existence of one of the country’s indigenous groups.
The Wayuu people live in one of the worst-affected regions, which has barely seen a drop of rain for two years.
The harsh weather in Northern Guajira has claimed hundreds of lives, including children.
Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Guajira.