The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has filed new legal actions against the forced eviction order affecting a port occupied by indigenous protesters in Santarém, Pará.
On Friday night, the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil initiated three additional legal challenges against judicial decisions mandating the forced eviction of the Santarém port complex in western Pará. The MPF argues that these legal measures are essential to protect the rights of over a thousand indigenous individuals who have occupied the site for more than 30 days. The recent filings highlight the ongoing tensions between indigenous rights and government orders to clear the area.
In their motions to the Federal Court in Santarém, the MPF identified omissions in the earlier decision that ordered the clearing of access roads to the port. The prosecutors contend that the order did not clearly define the specific boundaries of the areas that are subject to eviction. This lack of specification leaves the protesters unclear about where they are permitted to remain, effectively undermining their rights to contest the eviction.
Moreover, the MPF emphasizes the necessity for the federal government to present a minimum operational plan in accordance with the resolutions from the National Human Rights Council. This requirement aims to ensure that any potential removal is conducted in a manner that respects the rights of the indigenous occupants, highlighting the deepening conflict over indigenous land rights and environmental justice in the region. The situation remains dynamic as authorities, indigenous groups, and legal representatives engage in this complex legal battle.
