Funai holds compensation for occupants of areas in demarcated lands
Brazil's Funai has been advised to refrain from compensating non-indigenous occupants of demarcated lands when claims are based on the land itself rather than just the constructions on it.
Indigenous women occupy Funai building in Altamira, PA, against Belo Sun's license in Xingu
About a hundred indigenous women in Brazil are protesting against a mining project by Belo Sun, seeking the revocation of its installation license.
Indigenous People Camp at Funai Building Against Mining in the Volta Grande do Xingu
A group of over a hundred indigenous people has been protesting at the Funai building in Altamira, Brazil, since February 23, demanding an end to a gold mining project in their region.
Funai approves delimitation of the Nawa Indigenous Land in the interior of Acre
The Brazilian National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (Funai) has approved the delimitation of the Nawa Indigenous Land, recognizing the traditional occupation of the Nawa/Kapanawa people.
Court orders Funai and Santo Antônio Energia to compensate for environmental damage to indigenous peoples in Rondônia
A federal court in Rondônia has ordered measures to be taken by Funai and Santo Antônio Energia to remedy environmental damages inflicted on indigenous communities by a hydroelectric plant.
Ministry of Justice extends the operation of the National Force in the Pirititi Indigenous Land, in Roraima
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice has extended the deployment of the National Force in Pirititi Indigenous Land for an additional 90 days to ensure public order and safety in the region.
Federal Police and Funai destroy dredges used in illegal gold exploration within the Kayapó Indigenous Land, in PA
The Brazilian Federal Police and the National Indian Foundation have dismantled illegal gold mining operations in the Kayapó Indigenous Land, including destroying dredges and seizing equipment.
President of Funai announces departure from position to run for election in 2026
Joenia Wapichana, the first Indigenous woman to lead the National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (Funai), has announced her resignation to run in the 2026 elections.