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In a defeat for the government, Brazilian Congress approves measure limiting recognition of new indigenous lands

On Tuesday (30), the Brazilian House of Representatives approved a project by a margin of 283 votes to 155, with one abstention, which establishes limits for demarcating land and may threaten several rights of indigenous peoples.

The ruling base tried to postpone the vote by requesting to remove the agenda.

However, the request was refused by 257 votes against and 123 in favor.

Now, the House representatives are analyzing the text's highlights and suggestions for changes.

After the conclusion of this phase, the project will be sent to the Senate.

The approved text presents the thesis of the temporal . . .

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