Official marking of land for Brazil’s uncontacted Kawahiva people begins after 27-year wait
Summary
The Brazilian government has started marking the land of the uncontacted Kawahiva Indigenous people after 27 years since their existence was confirmed. The protected area covers 410,000 hectares in northwest Brazil, but legal challenges and pressure from farming interests continue to threaten the process.Key Facts
- The Kawahiva are a small, nomadic Indigenous group living in the Amazon rainforest.
- Their land covers 410,000 hectares between Mato Grosso and Amazonas states.
- Official land demarcation began in 2024, 27 years after their existence was proven in 1999.
- Indigenous lands in Brazil show lower deforestation rates than other areas.
- Groups linked to farming and logging oppose the land demarcation and have launched legal challenges.
- Funai, the National Indigenous Peoples’ Foundation, leads efforts to protect these lands.
- There have been violent conflicts and threats against both Indigenous peoples and land protectors.
- Funai plans to create buffer zones around the land to prevent further environmental damage.
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