"Surging Growth: Brazil's Indigenous Population Nearly Doubles in a Decade"
The Indigenous population in Brazil has nearly doubled since 2010, reaching 1.7 million people, according to the country's national statistics institute. This increase is attributed to a greater willingness among people to recognize their Indigenous roots and improved survey methods that have allowed access to previously unreachable villages. The growth is particularly significant within Indigenous territories, which saw a 20% increase. The announcement was made by Minister of Indigenous People Sonia Guajajara during the Amazon Summit, where representatives from eight countries discussed challenges facing the region. Indigenous groups, riverine communities, fishermen, and Afro-descendants participated in discussions on issues such as deforestation, illegal mining, and canceling new oil projects. The summit provided a platform for dialogue between civil society and the government after years of silencing under the previous administration.