Brazilian supreme court upholds land rights of indigenous people
(The Guardian Brazil)

Land rights activists applaud rejection of case brought by Brazilian state that claimed it was due compensation for award of territory to native inhabitantsThe Brazilian supreme court has ruled in favour of two tribes in a case that is being hailed as a significant victory for indigenous land rights. The unanimous decision - which went against the state of Mato Grosso do Sul - settled a dispute over land traditionally occupied by indigenous people and ordered the authorities to respect the demarcation of land. Related: Brazil`s indigenous people outraged as agency targeted in conservative-led cuts In the present climate in Brazil, anything can happen Continue reading...