BETWEEN THE STRUGGLE FOR LAND AND MOTHER EARTH: IMPLICATIONS OF THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF BEEF FROM ILLEGAL DEFORESTATION ON INDIGENOUS LAND AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

Abstract

The illegal deforestation and commercialization of beef derived from cattle ranching on indigenous lands pose a severe threat to the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Lands and human rights in Brazil. This study will investigate the implications of these practices, highlighting the intersection between the struggle for land and environmental preservation. Furthermore, the study analyzes the potential accountability of supermarkets linked to the Casino Guichard-Perrachon group, such as Grupo Pão de Açúcar, Assaí, and Extra, which sell meat from butcher shops operating illegally on indigenous lands. Using a qualitative approach, including document analysis and literature review, the research draws on sources such as government reports, scientific articles, and data from non-governmental organizations. The analysis focuses on the causes and consequences of illegal deforestation, as well as human rights violations related to the commercialization of beef by retail supermarket chains. The primary objective of this paper is to examine the impacts of beef commercialization originating from illegal deforestation on the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Lands, emphasizing human rights violations and environmental damage. Lastly, the study concludes that the current situation urgently requires effective state actions to combat illegal deforestation and its consequences on indigenous lands. It also advocates for holding the companies within this commercial group jointly accountable to protect not only the rights of indigenous communities but also to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems essential for the balance of our planet.

Keywords: Deforestation; Environment; Preservation; Indigenous Lands.