Neither Brazil's Federal Police nor its office in Para State responded to requests for comment from CNN. The Federal Public Prosecutor's office is aware of this, we made all the complaints," she added. An armed group forbade them from approaching the area, according to indigenous witnesses cited by the Federal Public Prosecutor's office. The illegal gold miners are supported by the FUNAI (the national agency charged with indigenous affairs), local police, and councilors," the Munduruku women's group leader told CNN. FUNAI and Para State Federal Police did not respond to requests for comment.

Source: CNN March 31, 2021 17:15 UTC