A Brazilian appeals court ruled last week that the Guarani Ñandeva Indians of Yvy Katu can keep their land. This is a great victory for the Indians who returned to Yvy Katu in 2004, having been evicted by landowners about thirty years ago.
The landowners took the case before a judge, who ruled in their favour, but on 14 September the Superior Tribunal of Justice voted four to one against the landowners.
The Yvy Katu community had feared they would face eviction and destitution if the landowners had won their case. Now, the official process of recognising and protecting their land can continue.
Act now to help the Guarani
Your support is vital for the Guarani’s survival. There are lots of ways you can help.
- Donate to Survival’s campaign for the Guarani
- Write to the Brazilian government using Survival’s online letter-writing tool
- Write to your MP or MEP (UK) or Senators and members of Congress (US).
- Write to your local Brazilian embassy
- If you want to get more involved, contact Survival
