Five murdered in 2020 Brazilian Amazon land conflicts, adding to 2019 surge
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At least five people have been killed so far this year in Brazilian land conflicts, leaving activists fearful of a violent year ahead, as President Jair Bolsonaro is poised to push measures that would further reduce indigenous and forest protections.
“2020 has begun with a series of situations that show it will be a very difficult year,” said Antônio Cerqueira, executive secretary of Brazil’s Indigenous Missionary Council (CIMI).
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