Pütchipü'ü

A pütchipü'ü, or pütche'ejachi (in Wayuu, "messenger of the word"; Spanish: palabrero), is the central element in the traditional administration justice system of the Wayuu people.

The role of a pütchipü'ü is to solve conflicts through mediation and negotiation.

In 2010,[2] this mediation system was recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

[3] This indigenous law system has been recognized by governments of Venezuela and Colombia.

The pütchipü'ui are organized by the Major Autonomous Board of Palabreros.