Brazilian indigenous leader Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old historical figure of the Kayapo people, says he wants to continue the fight led for decades by his uncle, the famous Chief Raoni, for the defense of indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainforest.
In an interview with Reuters from the village of Pykany, located in the indigenous territory of Menkragnoti in the state of Pará, Megaron said that he intended to preserve the political and cultural legacy of Raoni, who has become one of the global symbols of the struggle for the rights of indigenous peoples in Brazil.
Megaron warned of the growing threats facing indigenous communities, including deforestation, illegal mining, climate change, and legislative proposals that could limit the territorial rights of indigenous peoples.
The Kayapo leader also believes that indigenous populations need to strengthen their political representation in order to better defend their interests within Brazilian institutions.
According to him, the preservation of traditions and ancestral lands is essential not only for indigenous peoples, but also for the protection of the Amazon and the global climate balance.
Chief Raoni, aged over 90, has become an international figure over the decades thanks to his fight against the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and for the recognition of the rights of the indigenous peoples of Brazil.
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