Brazil authorizes the Military to conduct law enforcement on Yanomami land
The Brazilian federal government has issued a decree permitting the military to engage in law enforcement activities, including arrests, patrols,...
June 22, 2023Topic
Yanomami land
Brazilian Air Force to control airspace over indigenous reserve to combat illegal mining
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) will control the airspace over the Yanomami indigenous land, the largest reserve of native peoples...
February 1, 2023
Brazil Prosecutor’s Office demands health assistance for Yanomami people
The Prosecutor of the northern Brazilian state of Roraima stated that if basic health care is reinforced, the situation can...
November 17, 2021
Indigenous leaders reject Bolsonaro’s impending visit to Yanomami land
Yanomami indigenous leaders released a manifesto rejecting the potential trip of President Jair Bolsonaro to the area to visit gold...
May 25, 2021