The Wind Blows the Border
A lawyer representing rural elites advocates for agribusiness expansion that threatens Indigenous cultures on the Brazil-Paraguay border.
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A lawyer representing rural elites advocates for agribusiness expansion that threatens Indigenous cultures on the Brazil-Paraguay border.
Synopsis
Alenir Ximendes, a teacher and leader of the Guarani-Kaiowá people, confronts agribusiness expansion on the Brazil-Paraguay border. Luana Ruiz, a lawyer aligned with President Jair Bolsonaro, advocates for rural elites seeking to dismantle Indigenous cultures. The documentary captures the escalating conflict between these two figures, illustrating the struggle for land and rights amid Bolsonaro's anti-Indigenous policies. Personal losses faced by Ximendes underscore the urgent fight for Indigenous sovereignty in Brazil.
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