Hundreds Of Brazilian Indians Gather For Protest

Hundreds Of Brazilian Indians Gather For Protest   Hundreds of Brazilian Indians from across the country are gathering to highlight the killing of their leaders, the theft of their land for industrial projects, and other threats to their survival.   Around 800 Indians representing many of Brazil’s 233 tribes are expected to attend the protest, from 16- 20 August.   The rally is being held in Mato Grosso do Sul state, south of the Amazon, to draw attention to the critical situation faced by the...

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