500 years defending the land and freedom

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ Brazilian indigenous peoples continue to defend their land and freedom after nearly 500 years of resistance
• ⬤ Tens of thousands of indigenous representatives are protesting in the capital city of Brasilia against legislative changes allowing extractive activities in protected territories
• ⬤ The Free Land Camp marks the latest chapter in a struggle that started with the arrival of European conquerors in 1542