Brazil: Indigenous groups to protest nationwide, May 30

Event

Groups representing indigenous people plan to protest nationwide on May 30. The action has been called to denounce bill PL 490/2007 which concerns indigenous territories. The bill is due to be voted on in the Chamber of Deputies in the National Congress in Brasilia on May 30. Protests are likely in towns and cities across the country. These are likely near government buildings, in city centers, along roads, and in public squares. Activists are also likely to gather near National Congress. A demonstration is scheduled at Praca Santos Andrade in Curitiba from 14:00. Further actions are likely to be announced immediately ahead of the protest day.

Security forces will likely deploy to monitor any protests that materialize, particularly those near major government buildings. Police could seek to disperse protesters if they are overly disruptive or ignore orders to disperse. Localized road travel delays are likely near all protest sites.

Advice

Avoid all protests. Heed the instructions of security forces. If violence occurs, leave the area immediately. Reconfirm the status of road routes before departure.