Politics · Brazil · 6 hrs ago
Farmers threaten to invade Indigenous land in Pará if Flávio Bolsonaro wins
Farmers in the Brazilian state of Pará are reported to be planning to enter Apyterewa Indigenous Territory if presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wins the October 25 runoff election.
Eight audio messages sent to Indigenous people and accounts from nearby residents describe plans to move into the protected area and reopen illegal farms and pastureland.
Apyterewa is home to more than 1,000 Parakanã people, who are especially vulnerable because they have had relatively recent contact with non-Indigenous society.
The messages reportedly reflect an expectation that Bolsonaro and Pará’s governor-elect, Dr. Daniel, would weaken protections and transfer control of the territory to farmers.
The area has a history of illegal logging, mining and land occupation, and deforestation reached a record high there in 2022.
Federal agencies are monitoring the threats, and the government has decided to increase security to prevent new illegal occupations.
Police are investigating the messages, while authorities are also examining whether a recent rise in fires in the territory was deliberate.
Farmers in southeastern Pará are reportedly planning to invade the Apyterewa Indigenous Territory if Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s 2026 presidential election.
Eight audio recordings reviewed by Folha de S.Paulo refer to a planned entry on October 25, the date of the election’s second round.
The territory is home to more than 1,000 Parakanã people and is located in São Félix do Xingu, Pará.
Federal authorities are monitoring the threats, and the Indigenous Peoples Ministry says a committee decided to reinforce security.
Authorities are also investigating whether a recent rise in fires in the territory was deliberately caused by land grabbers.
- Who
- Farmers and ranchers in southeastern Pará are reported to be planning the invasion. The territory is home to the Parakanã people.
- What
- They reportedly plan to enter Apyterewa Indigenous Territory and reopen illegal farms and pastures if Flávio Bolsonaro wins the election.
- When
- The planned entry is October 25, the date of the election’s second round.
- Where
- Apyterewa Indigenous Territory, in São Félix do Xingu, Pará.
- Why
- The messages reportedly say the farmers expect a Bolsonaro victory and the new Pará governor to lead to the territory being taken from the Parakanã and transferred to ranchers.
Farmers reportedly planning the invasion
Parakanã residents and federal authorities
Territory
Farmers reportedly planning the invasion
The farmers reportedly expect the territory to be taken from the Parakanã and transferred to ranchers.
Parakanã residents and federal authorities
Indigenous residents are being warned to leave or avoid areas where farmers are preparing land; authorities are monitoring the threat and strengthening security.
Activities
Farmers reportedly planning the invasion
The farmers reportedly plan to enter the territory and reopen farms and pastures.
Parakanã residents and federal authorities
Federal authorities are seeking to maintain the removal of illegal occupants and prevent new occupations.
Apyterewa Indigenous Territory was formally recognized.
Threats and audio recordings were discussed at a meeting of the federal government’s Removal Committee.
Folha de S.Paulo published its report on the recordings and reported that authorities were monitoring the situation.
The recordings reportedly identify the election’s second-round date as the planned time for the invasion.
- Territory
- Apyterewa Indigenous Territory, São Félix do Xingu, Pará
- Area
- 773,000 hectares
- Residents
- More than 1,000 Parakanã people
- Recordings
- Eight audio messages reviewed by Folha de S.Paulo
- Planned invasion
- October 25, 2026
What people are saying
During the meeting, the Committee decided to reinforce security measures, including increasing the personnel deployed, in order to intensify the maintenance of the removal operation and prevent new illegal occupations.
Sources
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