The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has authorized members of the National Force to continue working in three ongoing operations in the Amazon. The move aims to step up support for environmental agencies.
Governor Gladson Cameli declared a state of environmental emergency in Acre, seeking to mitigate forest fires during the period characterized by reduced rainfall.
Indigenous leaders reported that three Yanomami people had been shot on Saturday afternoon. One of the victims, a health agent, died at the scene.
In recent days, the state has been the target of violent attacks planned by a criminal organization allegedly protesting against the conditions of prisoners in prisons.
Ministries responsible for actions to solve humanitarian crisis that has befallen the Yanomami indigenous territory may request help from other public agencies.
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