Yanomami crisis sparks action against illegal gold in the Amazon

In January, a wave of outrage swept Brazil after photos and footage of sick and starving Yanomami were made public. The newly sworn-in Brazilian president, Luiz InĂ¡cio Lula da Silva, and his team flew to the state of Roraima, home to the Yanomami reservation, to provide assistance and set up a plan to evict illegal … Continue reading Yanomami crisis sparks action against illegal gold in the Amazon