Glimmer of hope for uncontacted tribe (Paraguay)

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A Brazilian company devastating the territory of uncontacted Indians in Paraguay has had its licence to work in the area withdrawn.

The decision was announced yesterday by Paraguay’s National Environment Council (CONAM). It comes after satellite photos revealed the destruction of the Indians’ land, widespread condemnation in Paraguay, increasing media coverage of the issue around the world, and hundreds of letters from Survival supporters to the Paraguayan government.

Whether CONAM’s decision will actually stop the devastation remains to be seen. A government team recently tried to inspect the area, but personnel from the company, Yaguarete Pora, barred it from entering. Another government team is visiting the area today.

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[Judi Lynn]

1. Thank god for this reprieve, and the distance they desperately need.

Have heard about this situation, but the information about the licence withddrawal is new. Sure hope it works.

Isn't there enough destruction these people can involve themselves in without harming more innocent, helpless people? It's nothing short of rape, and murder, and spiritual death, just as it was for all people who have been compromised and destroyed up to this point by filthy, greedy scum.

It would show civilization is more than a name we give ourselves if the law is strong enough to protect these people from the worst among us.