Santa Rosa: The Forgotten Island at the Heart of a Territorial Tug-of-War
Santa Rosa, a remote island on the Amazon river, is embroiled in a territorial dispute between Peru and Colombia. Despite poor infrastructure and limited access to services, its proud residents hope renewed interest will lead to better governmental support and acknowledgment of their regional struggles.
In a remote corner of the Amazon river lies Santa Rosa, a lively yet underdeveloped island caught in a territorial dispute between Peru and Colombia.
The island, home to 3,000 people, has become the focus of political tensions, drawing even a presidential visit after Colombian claims contested Peruvian jurisdiction.
Despite challenges such as lack of infrastructure and healthcare, Santa Rosa's residents remain proud Peruvians. They now hope that increased governmental attention will catalyze much-needed changes and support.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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