Raoni Metuktire accuses former president Jair Bolsonaro of attempting to exterminate Brazil's Indigenous peoples through policies that encouraged land invasions and deforestation. In his book, 'Memorias do Cacique', he recounts how Indigenous peoples united against Bolsonaro's administration. Metuktire, internationally recognized for his environmental advocacy, recalls dreams where he confronted Bolsonaro. He expresses cautious hope for newly elected president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, urging him to avoid past mistakes, particularly regarding the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam. Metuktire emphasizes that future presidents must respect Indigenous communities.
Raoni Metuktire believes Jair Bolsonaro's goal was to exterminate Indigenous peoples, as the former president encouraged invasions and deforestation to transfer Indigenous lands to non-Indigenous people.
Despite past deceptions, Raoni Metuktire expresses cautious hope towards Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, emphasizing the necessity for future presidents to respect Indigenous rights as outlined in his new book.
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