Eviction removes hundreds of families from area occupied for two years in Parauapebas
Hundreds of families began evacuating an area in Parauapebas, Brazil, following a judicial decision for eviction after two years of occupation.
On Tuesday morning, hundreds of families in the Castanheira community of Parauapebas, located in southeastern Pará, Brazil, started to vacate a site they had occupied for approximately two years. This eviction came after a judicial ruling ordered the reinstatement of possession of a farm in the region. The operation was executed under the supervision of the Military Police, specifically the Special Operations Battalion (BME), which was tasked with ensuring safety during the enforcement of the court order. The police reported that the eviction was proceeding peacefully, without any conflicts or resistance from the residents. This calm atmosphere was notable considering the tensions that had previously escalated, as just a few days before the eviction, families in the area had protested against the eviction by blocking the PA-160 highway. The residents expressed concerns about the lack of a designated relocation site for them following their removal from the occupied area. In response, the municipality has not yet provided a clear statement addressing the residents' demands or outlining plans for their relocation. The situation highlights ongoing issues regarding housing and land rights in Brazil, where many communities face instability and threats of eviction despite their long-standing occupancy in such areas.