"The Death of Tymbek: A Tragic Tale of Indigenous Struggle in Brazil", 31 October 2023

...Sixteen days after his impassioned speech at the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland, the body of indigenous leader Tymbektodem Arara, known as Tymbek, was found lifeless, allegedly drowned. His death, a haunting echo of the threats he had received from local farmers while at the UN, raises questions about the safety of those who dare to voice the plight of the indigenous tribes and the continuous assault on their lands.

Tymbek, a beacon for the Arara tribe, had dedicated his life to defending his people and their home, the Cachoeira Seca Indigenous Territory. His cri de coeur on the global stage denounced the invasion of these lands, a sanctuary for the Arara tribe, now scarred by deforestation, illegal mining, and wildlife extraction...

While in Geneva, Tymbek received veiled threats through audio messages, allegedly from local farmers and businessmen. These messages, though short of explicit death threats, were fraught with intimidation and derision of his efforts to protect his land. Upon his return to Brazil, Tymbek and the Arara chief were escorted by the National Force to their village. Tragically, Tymbek was found dead two days after the agents’ departure...