Deaths: Matriarch of the Sagi Jacu village was a symbol of resistance
Ivanira dos Santos da Silva, a matriarch of the Sagi Jacu village, became a symbol of indigenous resistance in Brazil as her community fights for land demarcation amidst real estate speculation and agribusiness threats.
The Right to Education at Stake
The Pirituba Subprefecture in São Paulo has closed a school on Indigenous land due to imminent collapse risk, highlighting long-standing safety issues and the impact on the community's cultural identity.
Federal police officer hit by arrow during operation against illegal mining in indigenous land of RR; PHOTOS
A federal police officer was injured by an arrow during an operation aimed at combating illegal mining in indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil.
"I was left with nothing": dramatic accounts from farmers terrorized by anti-narcotics bombings in Ecuador
Farmers in Ecuador recount terrifying experiences as anti-narcotics bombings, ordered by the Ecuadorian president and supported by the U.S., devastate their land and lives.
The Right to Plant a 'Flag' on the Land Determines Political and Economic Power
The control of land is a key factor in political and economic power dynamics, as explored through historical and contemporary examples.
Unusual: the owner of a field in Chubut blocked a provincial road with a metal gate
A provincial road in Chubut, Argentina, has been partially blocked by a landowner in a territorial dispute, impacting local traffic.
Miner is convicted for illegal possession of gold in the Yanomami Indigenous Land
A miner has been sentenced for illegally possessing gold extracted from Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil's Roraima region.
Is the Cowichan land title ruling affecting property appraisals?
The Cowichan land title ruling is prompting British Columbia appraisers to adjust their property assessments to reflect potential land claims.
Community Garden, Organic Production, Without Sanitation: How the 'Marielle Vive' Camp is in Valinhos
The Marielle Vive camp in Valinhos, Brazil, established in 2018, is home to approximately 800 people and focuses on organic food production through a central communal garden.
Without pension, no right to land and transported in 'death trucks': the labor precariousness of female agricultural workers in Tunisia, the arduous battleground of the country's feminists
The article discusses the precarious labor conditions faced by female agricultural workers in Tunisia, highlighting the feminist movement's efforts to improve their rights and living conditions.
Two chiefs are arrested in operation against suspects of conflicts between farmers and indigenous people in Bahia
Two indigenous leaders were arrested in Bahia, Brazil, during an operation targeting conflicts between rural producers and indigenous communities.
Building Factor: Pilot Operation of the Digital Land Bank
The Digital Land Bank has begun pilot operations in Greece, allowing property owners to transfer their building rights to other properties.
Dwight Newman: Government’s Musqueam deal doesn’t protect private property in Vancouver
The article discusses the complexities and implications of a recent agreement between the Government of Canada and the Musqueam Nation regarding land rights in Metro Vancouver.
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.
Residents who have not regained their land in cities are proposed to be allowed to choose an equivalent plot
Lithuanian lawmakers propose a new provision to offer residents who haven't regained their land an option for an equivalent plot for individual construction.
Says they understand the concerns of landowners
The article discusses the acknowledgment of landowners' concerns regarding land management and property rights.
N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
A First Nation in Nova Scotia has asserted its rights to self-governance over cannabis and tobacco sales, opposing provincial government enforcement actions on their land.
JONATHAN TURLEY: How Gov Shapiro became a squatter and got sued by his neighbors
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is being sued by neighbors for allegedly squatting on their property to install a fence at his residence.
Liberia Urged to Act Against Illegal Foreign Settlers in Forests
Othello B. Garblah, publisher of The New Dawn, urges the Liberian government to evict illegal foreign settlers from forested areas to protect local communities and safeguard national land rights.
Families occupying a farm in Parauapebas protest on PA-160 against eviction decision
Residents occupying a farm in Parauapebas protested on highway PA-160 against a court decision ordering their eviction from the land they have inhabited for over two years.
Vantaa expropriated land at a ridiculously low price – ECT rejected the complaint
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a complaint regarding the expropriation of land in Vantaa, Finland.
The European Court of Human Rights dismissed the appeal regarding the expropriation of the Saraksen farm in Vantaa
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected an appeal by the Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK) concerning the expropriation of the Saraksen farm in Vantaa, Finland.
Federal Force Vehicle Hit by Bullet in Land Dispute Area in Bahia
A vehicle from Brazil's National Force was shot at while patrolling an area of land dispute in Cumuruxatiba, Bahia, highlighting ongoing tensions between indigenous people and farmers.
How much does it cost to fence a plot of land in March 2026 in Buenos Aires?
The article discusses the importance and costs of fencing a land plot in Buenos Aires, Argentina, highlighting it as a crucial investment for privacy and property protection.
Free action guides women on property violence and fraud prevention; see service locations in BH
The Brazilian Land Registry (RIB) will offer a free national service from March 11 to 31 to guide women on property rights and fraud prevention, focusing on the silent aggression of property violence.
Residents accuse Codesaima of violating court decision in disputed area in Boa Vista
Residents in a disputed area in Boa Vista accuse the state company Codesaima of failing to comply with a judicial decision allowing their presence on the land while the case is reviewed.
Three men are arrested in flagrante for illegal mining in the Yanomami Land, in Roraima
Three men were caught and arrested for illegal mining activities in the Yanomami Indigenous Land in Roraima, Brazil.
Court blocks R$ 11.3 million from indigenous people suspected of illegal mining in MT land
A Brazilian federal court has blocked R$ 11.3 million in assets from five individuals, including indigenous leaders, suspected of authorizing illegal mining activities in Indigenous Territory Sete de Setembro.
Couple win legal battle after neighbours used gnome to claim land
A couple in Surrey won a legal dispute over a strip of lawn when neighbors attempted to claim it by placing a garden gnome on the property.
'We just want to see our parents': tourists from Rio Grande do Sul shot in conflict area in Bahia arrive home
Two tourists from São Leopoldo who were shot in Bahia return to Rio Grande do Sul after their ordeal.
Vilnius Chief Architect on Developers' Appetite in Pilaitė: 'A Six-Story Wall Next to Cottages Would Not Be Suitable'
A heated discussion among Pilaitė residents arose over a detailed land plan for a 3.2 ha area, which has sparked concerns about development in their beloved park.
Avi Lewis not worried about B.C. property rights uncertainty, despite having two homes there
Avi Lewis, an NDP leadership candidate, expresses confidence regarding property rights in British Columbia amidst ongoing debates about Aboriginal land claims.
„Verið að vaða áfram með æðibunugangi“
The chair of Landvernd criticizes the Minister of Environment's plans to expand the government's power to expropriate land for economically important projects, claiming this undermines nature conservation and landowner rights.
See details of the farm valued at around 40 million reais that is the target of a legal dispute
A 716-hectare farm in Santa Terezinha de Goiás, valued at approximately 40 million reais, is embroiled in a legal dispute that has lasted over 15 years.
Angola: How Angola's Land Registry Undermines Property Rights
A technical opinion confirmed property ownership in Luanda, but Angola's Cadastral Institute concealed this information, revealing issues in land management and property rights.
Indigenous people and farm workers in Paraná clash over property transformed into school, says Federal Police
Indigenous people and farm workers clashed in Tamarana, Paraná over a building that was previously a farm and has now been converted into a school for Indigenous children.
City Hall initiates land regularization of 800 houses in a neighborhood of Feira de Santana
The City Hall of Feira de Santana has commenced land regularization for approximately 800 residential properties in the Campo do Gado Novo neighborhood.
Residents of the quilombo in MA report pesticides sprayed by aircraft over homes
Residents of the Canela quilombo in São Benedito do Rio Preto, Brazil, have reported aerial pesticide spraying over their homes, causing health issues among vulnerable populations.
Kurds: A Struggle for Rights and Land in the Middle East – The Great Challenge of an Attack Against Iran
Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted the US on how to attack Iranian security forces in western Iran as the US and Israel continue their military campaign against Tehran.
Judge demands electricity connection in indigenous land leased to innkeepers in Caraíva (BA)
A federal judge in Bahia has ordered an energy company to install electrical meters in an indigenous village, where irregular leases for tourism are reportedly affecting the electricity supply.
MPPA recommends correction of overlapping areas of Flota Paru in Prainha, Pará
The Promotoria de Justiça Agrária in Brazil has recommended corrections to the overlapping areas of Flota Paru affecting local communities in Prainha, Pará.
“Our Land”: the documentary by Lucrecia Martel about a crime and its effects on an indigenous community
Lucrecia Martel's documentary "Nuestra tierra" explores the murder of community leader Javier Chocobar in Tucumán and its profound impact on the local indigenous community.
We are fully capable of managing our own resources, says Indigenous fund coordinator
The UN Climate Conference COP30 in Belém marked significant advancements in Indigenous land demarcation and financial commitments for the protection of Indigenous and local communities in Brazil.
Tourists from RS shot in conflict area in Bahia are discharged
Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul, who were shot in a land dispute area in Bahia, have been discharged from the hospital a week after the incident.
Liberia: Demolition Sparks Public Outcry in Monrovia
Demolition efforts in Monrovia to reclaim public alleys and lands have provoked significant public protests over property rights.
Parakanã Indigenous People Victims of Shooting Attack Near Apyterewa Indigenous Land, PA
Two Parakanã indigenous individuals were shot in a targeted attack near their territory in Brazil's Pará state.
What we know about Ottawa’s land rights deal with the Musqueam First Nation
Ottawa has signed an agreement with the Musqueam First Nation that recognizes their Aboriginal land rights across a significant portion of Vancouver.
Exploring the Conflict for Personal Gain
The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Land in Brazil faces threats from deforestation, land grabbing, and political maneuvers seeking to undermine its protection.
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.
Governor studies police reinforcement in the extreme south of Bahia after two tourists are shot in an indigenous conflict area
The governor of Bahia is considering increasing police presence in southern Bahia following the shooting of two tourists amid an indigenous conflict.