Indigenous Community Members Vandalise Police Cars following Murder in Jacareacanga, Para State
Category: Unrest
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/14/2018 (Brazil) - According to local media outlets on Wednesday, 14 February, members of the Munduruku tribe have protested in the vicinity of the police station in Jacareacanga, Para state. Reports indicate that a number of the indigenous community set at least four police vehicles on fire during the protests. Sources state that the indigenous group began to mobilise following the recent murder of a member of the community who was stabbed to death in the vicinity of Jacareacanga. State authorities have reportedly deployed extra-police personnel from the city of Belem into the area.
Clients in the aforementioned area are advised to remain clear of any type of protest or political gathering in order to mitigate against unruly crowd behaviour, opportunistic crime and heavy-handed police response. Those near Jacareacanga should expect an increased security presence following the rise in tensions between the authorities and indigenous communities. Keep apprised of the latest developments by closely monitoring local sources.
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