One leader's quiet defiance restored both a people's home and their hope.
Khuiusi Khisêtjê helped his people recover their land and future in the Xingu
Indigenous leader Khuiusi Khisêtjê helped his community reclaim their territory in the Xingu after years of agricultural encroachment. Aircraft repeatedly sprayed soy fields near their village, contaminating water and crops. The people suffered health issues and ecological damage. Khisêtjê organized peaceful resistance, ultimately securing land rights and a future for his people.
Source: Khuiusi Khisêtjê helped his people recover their land and future in the Xingu — Mongabay Conservation
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