Date

2019-04-17

Measure

During the live broadcast, Bolsonaro, accompanied by some Yanomami indigenous people, announced that mining and agribusiness would be allowed on indigenous lands, including the Yanomami. (more information here - page 161)

Impact

The endorsement of Bolsonaro's speech on extractive and mining activity on indigenous lands, combined with the use of the image of indigenous people as if they supported mining, not only strengthens and legitimizes the violent actions of the miners, but also minimizes the overwhelming effects of mining on the lands. indigenous.