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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gabriela Sá Pessoa

Brazil's government says it is working with Peru to protect border Indigenous lands

Brazil Amazon Indigenous Crime - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Peru’s Ministry of Culture to strengthen cooperation in protecting Indigenous territories, particularly those of isolated peoples along the border between the two countries.

The agreement, which the Brazilian government said is expected to be published in the coming weeks, has been under negotiation since 2024. It will establish a framework for sharing information and coordinating protection efforts, the ministry said.

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