Brazil Sees Rapid Rise in Land Conflicts, Catholic Agency Reports
Land disputes in Brazil intensify under President Jair Bolsonaro, and involve more than 80,000 families, many of whom are of indigenous people.
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Brazilians ‘Need Vaccines Now,’ Says Document Signed by Bishops
The Brazilian bishops’ conference and five civil society groups criticized the federal government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a document titled, “The People Cannot Pay With Their Lives,” the groups said it was time to end the escalation of death.
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Brazilian Bishops’ Lenten Campaign Draws Fire From Conservatives
Campaign that defends indigenous peoples, criticizes rampant femicide and condemns violence against LGBTQ draws ire of some Brazilian bishops.
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Brazil’s Yanomami Ask OAS for Help Keeping Out Miners, COVID-19
The Hutukara Yanomami Association and Brazil’s National Council for Human Rights petitioned the Organization of American States to issue a restraining order for the Brazilian government, so illegal miners and gold miners withdraw from indigenous land.
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Advocates Say Brazil Not Protecting Indigenous During Pandemic
WEB-ONLY: Invasions of indigenous lands continue despite COVID-19 SAO PAULO (CNS) —...
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