Lula’s river privatization decree revoked after Cargill offices occupied
Brazil revoked Lula’s river privatization decree after Indigenous protesters occupied Cargill facilities in Santarém and escalated pressure ahead of negotiations, averting a looming police eviction and delivering a major win for river communities.
Leaders Maria Leusa Munduruku (purple) and Alessandra Munduruku (center) were among those who took over Cargill's offices in Santarem after a month-long encampment. On February 23, pressure tactics led to the revocation of Lula's river privatization decree. Photo: Apoena Audiovisual.
