The Yanomami villagers, deeply connected to their ancestral lands and traditions, gathered at Kori Yauope to discuss their future. They celebrated recent positive changes following Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidency, which initiated operations to combat illegal mining that had devastated their communities. As a result, child mortality rates decreased and many miners were expelled from Yanomami territory, marking a significant turning point for the tribe. Local leader Junior Hekurari expressed hope and gratitude for the improved health and safety of his people, symbolizing a revival of their culture and unity.
Today the Yanomami people are no longer crying because our children are no longer dying, Hekurari told the meeting, recalling how his people had been pushed to the brink of destruction in recent years.
It's a symbol of unity because these little monkeys never get separated: they always roam together, said local leader Junior Hekurari.
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