Case No Country Mandate(s) 25/05/2016 AL BRA 3/2016 Brazil Indigenous peoples Alleged risks to the protection and promotion of indigenous peoples’ rights following political uncertainty and imminent changes to the composition of the Government. According to information received, the Government has failed to demarcate indigenous lands prior to planned changes, and a proposed revision of the structure of the Government could weaken indigenous rights protections. Concerns are expressed about unmet needs, particularly in the southern region of Brazil, to complete the demarcation of indigenous lands in accordance with the Brazilian Federal Constitution. Concern is further expressed with respect to the imminent changes to the Government’s composition following the impeachment process of former President Dilma Roussef. Concern is also expressed that the disarticulation of the Ministry of Human Rights and the Ministry of Culture will further endanger and weaken in particular the rights of indigenous peoples who are among the most vulnerable to human rights abuses. Concern is last expressed with respect to the future of the Brazilian National Human Rights Council (Plataforma de Direitos Humanos) and the uncertain state of the newly established National Council for Indigenous Policy. Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply A/HRC/33/32 88 Date Type