Hundreds of Brazilian Indians gather for protest
Region: Brazil
Hundreds of Brazilian Indians from across the country are gathering to highlight the killing of their leaders, the theft of their land for industrial projects, and other threats to their survival. Around 800 Indians representing many of Brazil’s 233 tribes are expected to attend the protest, from 16- 20 August. The rally is being held in Mato Grosso do Sul state, south of the Amazon, to draw atten... more
Views: 1089"Green" energy boom destroys tribes – new report
Region: BrazilTo mark the UN Day of Indigenous People,Survival International has released a new report highlighting the devastating impact on tribal people of a massive boom in dam-building for hydropower. Drawing on examples from Asia, Africa and the Americas, Survival’s report Serious Damageexposes the untold cost of obtaining ‘green’ electricity from large hydroelectric dams. A rapid increase ... more
Views: 1136Nomad tribe emerges from forest to prove its existence
Region: Brazil
Indians from the tiny Awá tribe will stage a three day protest in the Brazilian Amazon from August 1st to 3rd, to prove that they exist and to demand that their land be protected from invasion. The event, named ‘We Exist: Land and Life for the Awá Hunter-Gatherers’, has been organized by Brazilian indigenous rights organization, CIMI, the local Catholic church and severa... more
Views: 1478Brazil, A Hotspot For Nearshoring
Region: BrazilNormally, outsourcing is a trend that is commonly linked to top outsourcing countries like India. This is a common perception since India retains some of the industry’s most experienced player like Tata Consulting Services and Infosy. Additionally, the large talent pool in India allows it to boast its domination in the outsourcing arena. When considering the BRIC nations, Brazil is taking up its own space ... more
Views: 2184Amazon mega-dams endanger uncontacted Indians
Region: Brazil
Two mega-dams being constructed in the Brazilian Amazon threaten to devastate several groups of uncontacted Indians. The Santo Antônio and Jirau damsare being built on the Madeira River, next to the territory of isolated Indians who are unaware that much of their land is likely to be destroyed. A recent expedition carried out by FUNAI, the Brazilian government’s indigenous affairs departmen... more
Views: 1327Report to UN reveals shocking situation of Guarani tribe in Brazil
Region: BrazilThe situation of the Guarani tribe of southern Brazil is one of the worst of all indigenous peoples in the Americas, says a new report by Survival to the UN. The release of the report coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21st March. The Guarani suffer high rates of suicide, malnutrition, unfair imprisonment and alcoholism, and are regularly target... more
Views: 1355Brazil’s Nearshore Advantage – Sustainable Risk Mitigation
Region: BrazilAccording to published reports, Latin America was not as badly hit by the economic downturn as countries in Europe and North America. Chile deserves special mention in the wake of its recent earthquake due to its transformational success and its top ranking among Latin American countries in terms of governance, performance, and service globalization. It appears that Canada is the only country in North America,... more
Views: 2361Brazil's National Program for Human Rights
Region: BrazilThe recently released third edition of the National Program for Human Rights (PNDH-3) has met with a storm of criticism from many different sectors of society, and even from members of the president's own cabinet. The project comprises reform in amnesty law, abortion, same-sex civil union, media regulation and land reform, in addition to a call for a truth commission to investigate torture, killings and disap... more
Views: 2272Brazil, Paraguay blackout sends residents to Twitter
Region: BrazilA problem at a large dam was responsible for a massive blackout across several countries in Rio de Janeiro, San Paulo, and other large cities in several South American countries Tuesday evening. According to Telegraph.co.uk, the Itaipu dam that straddles Brazil and Paraguay, one of the largest in the world, experienced an unspecified problem, causing blackouts in both countries. According to the BNO News Twitter... more
Views: 1897Rio de Janeiro Tense After 5 Die in Drug Violence
Region: BrazilAt least five people were killed and eight injured in Rio de Janeiro today in intense clashes between drug traffickers and police, Globo (Portuguese) reports. A police helicopter was shot down and five buses were destroyed, with most of the violence taking place in the neighborhoods of Vila Isabel and Sampaio. Other shootings have also been reported in the last 24 hours. Local Twitterers provided additional context a... more
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