Authorities investigate murder of indigenous leader in Brazilian Amazon
Federal and state investigators are looking into the knifing death of Emyra Wajãpi and the alleged invasion of Wajãpi territory by heavily armed miners.
Articles by Thais Borges (translated by Tulio Borges)
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