While governments lock their populations down to contain the virus, these measures accentuate the already adverse situation in which indigenous peoples live. Enduring an economic shutdown is challenging for Wayuu people.

Wayuu people at increased danger due to Covid-19 Because indigenous people in La Guajira have little access to clean water and medical care, high rates of malnutrition and large families of 10-20 people increase risk of infection.

About the boom of the Wayuu bags and quality differences. The Wayuu are the most numerous indigenous people in Colombia and Venezuela and live in the border region of both countries. Wayuu people are known for their ethnic art. The big differences in quality between the tribal bags are rather unknown.

Impact of Desertification on the Livelihood and Health of the Wayuu People of the La Guajira Department, Colombia.