The Morcego indigenous community, Murupu Region, Serra da Moça Indigenous Land, through the leaders, delivered the complaint to the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office and IBAMA asking for measures regarding the dumping of pesticides by planes over the community.
In the document dated August 11, received by MPF Prosecutor Alisson Marugal, leaders say that the residents of the community are already suffering from the consequences and are concerned about the health of the community's population, as several residents had skin irritation and shortness of breath.
The Morcego indigenous community, Murupu Region, Serra da Moça Indigenous Land, through the leaders delivered the complaint to the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office and IBAMA asking for measures regarding the dumping of pesticides by planes over the community, in the document dated August 11 to the MPF Prosecutor Alisson Marugal, leaders say that the residents of the community already suffer from the consequences and are concerned about the health of the community's population, as several residents had skin irritation and shortness of breath.
Video recordings made by residents corroborate the community's complaint where it is possible to see planes flying over the houses during the eviction.
The Serra da Moça Indigenous Land is surrounded by soy farms, a fact that implies the serious health and safety situation of its communities, which does not justify the dumping of pesticides in their homes and/or in their production and preservation territory.
The Indigenous Council of Roraima is following the case through its Legal Advisory, and demanding urgent action from the competent authorities in relation to the situation, reaffirming its commitment to defending the well-being of indigenous communities.