National Force to Ensure Security of Indigenous Peoples in Amazonas

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Public Safety Force will support the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI) in its actions to ensure the physical and moral integrity of indigenous peoples and FUNAI employees, in the Vale do Javari Indigenous Land, in the state of Amazonas, according to a decree published in this Wednesday’s edition of the Federal Gazette.

The military will remain in the region for 180 days as of Friday, December 6th, until June 2nd, 2020, with the option of an extension.

They will act on a one-off and planned basis and will be provided with logistical support by FUNAI, which should have the required infrastructure for the National Force.

According to the ordinance, the contingent to be made available will obey the planning defined by the Ministry of Justice and Public Safety.

Source: Agência Brasil

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