Mongabay News9d
Pressure bears down around uncontacted tribes at the edge of Brazil’s arc of deforestation
They’re curious about us, and we’re curious about them.” That’s how Daniel Cangussu describes the recent interaction with a ...
Mena FN17d
Brazil Documents 119 Indigenous Tribes Living In Voluntary Isolation
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) A report released by the conference of Brazilian Bishops (CNBB) documents 119 indigenous communities that maintain voluntary isolation in Brazil. The study, produced by the ...
MercoPress20d
Brazilian Constitution to be translated into indigenous languages
Meanwhile, Brazilian native tribes are holding their annual protest in Brasilia through April 26 to protest against the so-called time framework whereby indigenous peoples only have the right to ...
The Associated Press on MSN16d
Potassium mining project in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest divides Indigenous tribe
Opponents fear that mining will expose the tribe to harmful pollution and hurt tribal unity, while supporters think it will raise their standard of living ...
The Independent23d
Potassium mining project in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest divides Indigenous tribe
Historical records show the tribe has inhabited the area for at least 200 years. Brazilian law prohibits mining on Indigenous land. In a statement to The Associated Press, Brazil's Indigenous ...