On March 22, the Brazilian Government deployed [1] [pt] 60 forces of the police and army to the lands of the Munduruku indigenous people, at the Tapajós river basin. Activists and bloggers believe [2] that the mission is to ensure the realization of studies of impact of the construction of yet another hydroelectric plant. “Munduruku's carbon credits” have been bought by international private investors, A Pública reported [3] [pt].
Brazilian Military Enters Indigenous Lands
· Written by Raphael Tsavkko Garcia
Categories: Latin America, Brazil, Development, Environment, Governance, Human Rights, Indigenous, Protest