Brazil: ‘Huge leap forward’ as demarcation of uncontacted Kawahiva group’s land is completed
Campaigners have hailed the completion of the physical demarcation of land in Brazil belonging to the Kawahiva. They’re one of the Amazon’s most vulnerable uncontacted peoples and it’s a full 27 years since authorities confirmed their presence on the land. Now that the Rio Pardo Kawahiva Territory has been mapped out on the ground, only president Lula’s signature is required for the territory to be officially created. Threats to the Kawahiva The uncontacted Kawahiva are critically threatened by land grabbers and loggers who have pushed for access to the territory. They have aggressively opposed the recognition of the Kawahiva’s lands, with…

