Kayapo people in brazil?

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nonconformiststraightguy

The Kayapo (also KayapÃ³, CaiapÃ³) are the GÃª-speaking native peoples of the plain lands of the Mato Grosso and Para in Brazil, south of the Amazon Basin and along Rio Xingu and its tributaries. They numbered 7,096 in 2003.

The Kayapo live in the rainforests using a sustainable slash-and-burn horticulture. Using global media and international attention, they have established political power over their own land. At one time, mining and logging threatened to destroy the rainforest, and thus their way of life. In retaliation, the Kayapo people used forceful tactics to banish loggers and miners in some areas, as well as establish themselves as an economic force. Later, they were again threatened by secretive government plans to build a series of hydro-electric dams on their land. A large demonstration was orchestrated by the Kayapo, drawing media attention world-wide. This demonstration, staged at the planned site for the first dam in Altamira, ParÃ¡, lasted several days and brought much pressure upon both the World Bank and the Brazilian government. In addition, the rock star Sting made an appearance at the demonstration. As a result, the World Bank denied the request for a loan which was to be used to build the dam. The Brazilian government backed out of the plans, as well. Subgroups of the Kayapo include the Xikrin, Gorotire and Menkragnoti.

carlos_frohlich

I will try to respond, but its on a general way once your question is not clear enough.

Kayapos are found within an area bigger than 3 Englands. Kayapos can be defined in 14 different groups , from which there are records of 3 subetinias without official contact with modern world.

Kayapos from North Brazil, within Para region with a reserve bigger than many european countries are one of most rich indigenous people within Brazil. They explore wood and minerals (gold mostly) and sell it to the international market. Due their activity being done within their reserve, there are nothing that Brazilian government can do to stop this kind of ecological disaster. (15 UIS$ million by year).

Talking about natural groups, they live there because they were always there.
Talking about 180 degrees oposite, other groups are there due the international money flowing to their coconustpockets.

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