The Guarani-Kaiowá Indians of Cerro Marangatu in Brazil have won back their land after 50 years of displacement. The Cerro Marangatu Area was taken from them by ranchers in the 1950s. After years of struggle, Brazil's Minister of Justice signed a bill for the demarcation of 9,300 hectares of land. For decades, the 400 Guarani-Kaiowá were living in terrible conditions on just nine hectares of land. Their lack of land led to food shortages and social breakdown. Young children died of malnutrition and some committed suicide in despair. Once demarcation is complete, the Guarani-Kaiowá will be able to rebuild their community.
