Mato Grosso: Court Denies Appeal Of Attackers Of Xavante Indians In Maraiwatsede Indian Land

Mato Grosso: Court Denies Appeal Of Attackers Of Xavante Indians In Maraiwatsede Indian Land Translated from Portuguese, Original Below The Federal Regional Court (TRF) from Mato Grosso ruled in favor of the Xavante Indians, recognizing their right to Indian Land (IT) Marãiwatsédé. The possession of all occupants of IT was considered in bad faith, property of the Union. The decision was taken unanimously in a trial that began in late 2009 and ended with the publication of the Writ of...

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