Indigenous groups in Brazil's Amazon region are concerned about the potential consequences of a second presidency for Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flávio. Rosimari Monteiro, a driving instructor from Mucajaí, voted for Bolsonaro because she believes he will legalise mining on Indigenous lands and create jobs. However, this could lead to the resumption of illegal gold mining on the Yanomami Indigenous territory, which has been affected by environmental calamities and human rights abuses under previous Bolsonaro presidencies.
Bolsonaro voters in Amazon towns fear for Indigenous groups' future
UKPulse News DeskIndigenous leaders and conservationists are panicking about the prospect of a second Bolsonaro presidency, which could lead to the resumption of illegal mining on their lands.
- Nearly 79% of votes in Mucajaí went to Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential election
- Indigenous leaders fear that a Bolsonaro victory will allow the resumption of illegal gold mining on their lands
- The Yanomami Indigenous territory has been affected by environmental calamities and human rights abuses under previous Bolsonaro presidencies
Why this matters: The fate of the Yanomami people and their lands is at stake
What this means for you: If a Bolsonaro presidency is confirmed, it could lead to increased environmental degradation and human rights abuses in the Amazon region.