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Masked Men Invading Amazon Communities ‘Hostage’ in Organised Crime Surge

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Indigenous leaders in the Brazilian Amazon have reported a surge in organised crime, with masked men invading and taking communities 'hostage'. The situation is dire, with local leaders calling for urgent action to address the crisis.

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Masked Men Invading Amazon Communities ‘Hostage’ in Organised Crime Surge

A delegation of indigenous leaders has been sent to Brasília to demand action from the government to address the surge in organised crime in the Brazilian Amazon. Masked men have been invading and taking communities 'hostage', leaving residents in a state of fear and uncertainty. The situation is dire, with local leaders calling for urgent action to address the crisis. According to reports, the masked men are from an organised crime group and have been targeting indigenous communities in the region. The government has been slow to respond to the crisis, with many residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable. The situation is a major concern for human rights activists, who are calling for the government to take immediate action to address the crisis.

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