New precedent as Afro-Brazilian quilombo community wins historic land claim

After winning a historic lawsuit late last year, a traditional Afro-Brazilian community has finally obtained legal recognition of its land located in São Paulo’s Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park, a protected area. According to legal experts, the decision is a significant win for the Quilombo de Bombas community, one of hundreds across Brazil made up … Continue reading New precedent as Afro-Brazilian quilombo community wins historic land claim