Brazilian Indians ‘win land case’
Indigenous leaders in Brazil say they have won an important victory for the rights of their community, at a key hearing of the Supreme Court. Eight of...
South America
Indigenous leaders in Brazil say they have won an important victory for the rights of their community, at a key hearing of the Supreme Court. Eight of...
Brazil set for Indian land ruling
Brazil’s Supreme Court is preparing to deliver a landmark decision on the rights of indigenous people. The court has been asked to rule on wheth...
Peru throws out Amazon land laws
Peru’s Congress has voted to repeal two land laws aimed at opening up Amazonian tribal areas to development, which led to protests by indigenous...
Paraguayan Indian named minister
Margarita Mbywangi, a 46-year-old Ache tribal chief, is the first indigenous person to hold the position. She has been an activist for many years, def...
