Thousands of Indigenous people have converged in Brasilia, Brazil, for the 20th Free Land Camp, an annual event aimed at holding the government accountable for its promises to create reserves and remove illegal miners and land-grabbers from Indigenous territories. The focus of this year's gathering appears to be on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration, which has fallen short on commitments.
Last week, Lula announced the creation of two new reserves, a fraction of the six promised for April. The delay in establishing additional reserves was attributed to state governors' input and the need to relocate around 800 non-Indigenous individuals from the designated areas. This move has sparked frustration among Indigenous groups, with calls for upholding their constitutional rights and expediting land demarcation processes.
