The article recounts the perilous journey of Indigenous activists Tataco and Dame Matis along Brazil's Jordan River, navigating through treacherous foliage to reach the Javari valley. This area, notorious for the 2022 disappearance of journalist Dom Phillips and activist Bruno Pereira, is home to around 6,000 Indigenous people. To mark the anniversary of their disappearance, the Guardian joins this crucial expedition, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to protect the vulnerable Indigenous territories and the legacy of Phillips and Pereira's advocacy for Indigenous rights.
Tataco yells to his comrade Dame Matis as the canoe hurtles towards the banks, navigating through the treacherous foliage of Brazil's Jordan River.
Despite the numerous natural obstacles ahead, Tataco maintains a positive outlook, reassuring his crew that they'll reach their destination eventually.
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