Brazil's President Lula da Silva created two new Indigenous territories, Cacique Fontoura and Aldeia Velha, raising the total new reserves during his term to 10.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva announced the creation of two new Indigenous territories, Cacique Fontoura in Mato Grosso state and Aldeia Velha in Bahia state, raising the total number of new reserves during his term to 10. The combined area of the new territories spans nearly 342 square kilometers. Legal issues have delayed the allocation of additional lands, with four envisioned territories remaining unauthorized due to existing farmer ownership rights.
April 19, 2024
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