An Indigenous leader who became a symbol of the fight for the preservation of the Amazon has called upon Brazil’s president to defend the rights of Indigenous people, including removing “invaders” from their territories and ending ongoing negotiations on carbon credits.
But Raoni said in his letter that Indigenous people have not been included in the process, and that their participation is required for the drafting of just legislation that takes their rights into consideration.
For years, Raoni has campaigned for the protection of Indigenous territories in the Amazon. A 1978 documentary, “Raoni: The Fight for the Amazon,” contributed to his fame, as did a 1989 tour with British musician Sting.health crisis among the Yanomami people Lula’s government has spent months expelling most of them from Yanomami lands. Some remain, however, working at night to avoid being caught,Raoni’s letter also demanded mass testing of Indigenous people for exposure to mercury — widely used by gold prospectors to separate the metal — and medical treatment for those affected.
Friday’s event in Sao Jose do Xingu also showcased a letter from Britain’s King Charles expressing support for Raoni and noting a common desire to see the Amazon protected.
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