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In Brazil, Battles for Ancestral Land

nytimes.com (11 months and 9 days ago)

Jun 9, 2012

The expansion of huge cattle ranches and industrial-scale farms in remote regions has produced a land scramble, with conflicts among indigenous groups often ending in violent clashes. full story

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In Brazil, Battles for Ancestral Land

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