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Terras Brasileiras

201755 minPGdocumentary

Clashes, evictions, and attacks over land ownership in Mato Grosso do Sul have resulted in deaths and a conflict rooted in centuries of state errors.

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Clashes, evictions, and attacks over land ownership in Mato Grosso do Sul have resulted in deaths and a conflict rooted in centuries of state errors.

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Dulce Queirozdirector

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In Mato Grosso do Sul, near the Paraguay border, indigenous groups and rural producers confront each other over land ownership. Tensions escalate as clashes, evictions, and violent incidents occur, resulting in fatalities. The conflict has deep historical roots, stemming from missteps by the Brazilian State. Both parties now seek urgent resolutions to a dispute that has evolved into a significant tragedy, affecting the lives and livelihoods of many in the region.

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