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Land and territorial conflicts in Brazil

Overview

In the first half of 2026, reports from the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock documented 41 incidents of illegal rural land occupation. These invasions, primarily attributed to social movements like the Landless Workers' Movement and some indigenous groups, led lawmakers to propose legislation, such as PL 3.768/2021, to increase property protection and reform the agrarian settlement process.

Concurrently, data from the Missionary Indigenous Council (Cimi) indicates a significant rise in violence against indigenous populations. Indigenous murders increased by 22.3% compared to the previous year, totaling 258 deaths in 2025, up from 211 in 2024. This surge in mortality is concentrated in Roraima (82 deaths), Amazonas (47 deaths), and Mato Grosso do Sul (37 deaths).

The Cimi report identifies three primary categories of violence: attacks against individuals, attacks against property, and violence resulting from state omission. Territorial disputes remain a major driver, particularly in areas where official demarcation processes have faced delays for over a decade. Legal instability surrounding Law 14.701, known as the ‘Marco Temporal’ law, is cited as a factor exacerbating these conflicts.

Beyond physical violence, the council highlights a humanitarian crisis characterized by increased rates of suicide and child mortality. The report notes the devastating impact of illegal mining, specifically in the TI Sararé territory in Mato Grosso, alongside threats from agribusiness expansion and the illegal leasing of traditional territories. Recent findings further detail this crisis, noting 25 cases of sexual violence, 38 attempted murders, and 46 incidents of racism. Additionally, indigenous infant mortality rose by 11%, with 1,024 deaths recorded for children up to age four, while suicides increased by 3.3%, primarily affecting those aged 20 to 29.

Entities

Brazil · Amazonas · Conselho Indigenista Missionário · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 21 sources FAST-MOVING
    Indigenous violence in Brazil rises to 258 murders in 2025

    A Cimi report shows indigenous murders in Brazil rose 22% to 258 in 2025, driven by territorial disputes, land demarcation delays, and the legal impasse of the Marco Temporal law.

  2. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil records over 40 rural land invasions in first half of 2026

    Brazil’s CNA recorded 41 rural land invasions by June 2026, mainly by MST, prompting calls for stricter property laws and a new agrarian reform bill.

Sources

brasildefato.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com · cimi.org.br · emissoradasbeiras.pt · euvivoaselecao.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · freguesianews.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br · jcatibaia.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · metropoles.com · mrnews.com.br · newslog.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · opiniaoenoticia.com.br · paraibainforma.com.br · paraonline.com.br · portalolm.com.br · sapo.pt · stmt.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br

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