Brazilian Indians Held Prisoner By Gunmen

Brazilian Indians Held Prisoner By Gunmen   A large group of Guarani Indians in Brazil is being held prisoner by gunmen hired by ranchers. The gunmen have cut off the Indians’ access to food, water and health care since they surrounded their community one month ago.   The gunmen began to threaten the Guarani and prevent anyone from leaving or entering the area soon after the Indians returned to their ancestral land, which is now occupied by the Triunfo (“Triumph”) ranch.   Despite pleas from...

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