Patrick Touenké
SurinamechiefMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Patrick Touenké is a leader within the Wayana community in French Guiana, known for his passionate advocacy against illegal mining and its destructive effects on the environment and indigenous peoples. He has been a vocal critic of government inaction regarding mining activities that threaten the health and livelihood of his people.
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Patrick Touenke is the Wayana-granman who signed the open letter calling for a stronger approach against illegal gold mining.
Wayana-leiders eisen harde aanpak illegale goudwinning in Frans-Guyana – de Ware TijdDe Ware Tijd·Suriname· 2026-06-22
Suriname· 2026-06-22
Patrick Touenké is the chief of all the Wayana and expresses frustration over the mining situation.
Rockets, gold and the Foreign Legion: can Europe defend its frontier in the Amazon? | EuropeThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-12-04
United Kingdom· 2025-12-04
