Deep within Brazil's most ravaged Indigenous territory, a shocking scene of debauchery and exploitation has been brought to light. The Guardian's investigative team has embarked on a perilous journey to document the Brazilian forces' efforts to eradicate the destructive mining operations that have ravaged the protected areas of Indigenous land. At the heart of this battle lies the notorious Vila Cururu, a lawless gold-mining settlement where human trafficking, prostitution, and environmental degradation have run rampant. As authorities attempt to reclaim this devastated land, they face a daunting task: to restore the dignity of the Indigenous people and preserve the fragile ecosystem that has been ravaged by greed and neglect.
The Guardian goes on the ground with Brazilian forces fighting to eradicate mining that has destroyed protected areas of Indigenous landThe jerry-built bordello at the foot of Vila Cururu, an illegal gold-mining settlement at the heart of Brazil’s most desecrated Indigenous territory, was a hive of depravity until just a few weeks ago.Inebriated prospectors huddled around wooden tables, swigging beer and Scotch whisky, and ogling pole-dancing sex workers before going with them to shacks behind the brothel. Continue reading...
