Brazil approves less than 2% of refugee applications in 2017
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Hydropower plant violates rights of indigenous peoples on Teles Pires river
Organizations condemn violations and call for measures from the federal government
Brazilian organizations condemn intimidation of UN rapporteur
In an attempt at intimidation, the Philippine national Victória Tauli-Corpuz is accused of terrorism by her country’s government
Organizations denounce lack of remedy for victims of Fundão dam collapse
A report sent to the UN criticizes the delays in the remedy process and the exclusion of the affected communities from decision making
São Paulo receives first group of Venezuelans from Roraima
The immigrants were flown to the city as part of a relocation program
Rio de Janeiro vetoes fee exemption for validating diplomas of refugees
The Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Fernando Pezão, has vetoed Bill 2080/2016 that exempts refugees residing in the state from paying fees to validate their foreign graduate, masters or doctoral diplomas.
