Givaldo Santos, Kaiowá and Guarani leader, was killed on May 1st, aged 40

Givaldo Santos, a prominent leader of the Kaiowá and Guarani people, was tragically killed, highlighting ongoing issues related to land disputes in southern Mato Grosso do Sul, particularly around the MS-289 road that passes through the Taquaperi Reserve. His death underscores the urgent need for policy interventions to address indigenous land rights and protect community leaders.

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