Lula to meet with Chief Raoni, other Indigenous leaders in Xingu

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will travel to the Capoto-Jarina Indigenous Land in Mato Grosso this Friday, April 4.

Lula will meet with Chief Raoni at the Piaraçu Village. Raoni is a prominent leader in political advocacy for environmental protection and Indigenous rights.

The president will also meet with other Indigenous leaders from the Xingu River basin.

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Lula set to meet with Chief Raoni and other Indigenous leaders in Xingu

Date: Friday, April 4, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. local time (GMT -4)

Location: Piaraçu Village, Capoto-Jarina Indigenous Land, Mato Grosso.

Press accreditation: LINK

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Transportation logistics instructions for the event at Piaraçu Village, São José do Xingu, Mato Grosso, Brazil

The purpose of this document is to provide transport logistics information for the press. The details and instructions are essential to ensure that everyone arrives smoothly and is accommodated in the best possible way.

It is important to remember that we will be attending a meeting in the Xingu Park with various indigenous peoples, which requires special attention to their health. We ask you to ensure that your COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date. For your own safety, we also recommend that you are vaccinated against yellow fever.

Piaraçu Village is located in the municipality of São José do Xingu, Mato Grosso, and can be reached via the MT-322 highway. It is 42 km from downtown, 476 km from the municipality of Sinop and 952 km from the state capital, Cuiabá. Most flights to Sinop Airport arrive at night and come from Guarulhos International Airport (São Paulo), Brasília International Airport (Federal District) and Cuiabá International Airport (Mato Grosso).

Further information on logistics can be obtained from Brunno Motta (Instituto Raoni/Ábemi Consultoria) by phone at +55 22 98832-1525 or via email at brunno@abemi.com.br.