Wayuu

Indigenous American ethnic group of the Guajira Peninsula

A '''pütchipü'ü, or pütche'ejachi''' (in Wayuu, "messenger of the word"; ), 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. This can include conflicts between different members or clans of the Wayuu community or with people or organizations outside the Wayuu people. This negotiation includes material compensation to be paid by the aggravating family to the aggrieved family group.