Ministry of Native People (Brazil)

The Ministry of Indigenous People (Portuguese: Ministério dos Povos Indígenas), or Ministry of Native People, is a cabinet-level federal ministry in Brazil. The ministry was established on 11 January 2023 under the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to advance and protect the interests of the Indigenous people of Brazil.[1][2]

Ministry of Indigenous People
Ministério dos Povos Indígenas
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Ministry overview
Formed11 January 2023 (2023-01-11)
JurisdictionFederal government of Brazil
HeadquartersBrasília, Distrito Federal
Minister responsible

Structure

The priorities and structure of the Ministry are being elaborated in the Thematic Group of Indigenous People created during the transition, that contains, within its objectives, the nullification of the measures adopted by the Bolsonaro Government relative to the demarcation and use of indigenous territories.[3] The relationship between the new ministry, FUNAI and the Special Secretariat for Indigenous Health (SESAI) is yet to be established.

Leadership

The current federal deputy Sônia Guajajara was announced, in late December, as the head of the agency.[4]

Minister of Indigenous People
Minister Term in office Appointed by
Sônia Guajajara since 11 January 2023 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

See also

Notes and references
  1. "Ministério de povos originários é 'avanço', mas outras questões indígenas preocupam Eloy Terena" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Valor Econômico. 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  2. Tom Phillips (2023-01-11). "After the rampage: Brazil's new leaders to fight hard in wake of 'insane' coup attempt". The Guardian. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  3. "Com ministério, indígenas entregam relatório com alertas e prioridades dos povos originários ao governo Lula" (in Brazilian Portuguese). G1. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  4. "Sônia Guajajara é anunciada por Lula como ministra dos Povos Indígenas; veja perfil" (in Brazilian Portuguese). G1. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2022-12-31.


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