The Story
Mining is illegal on all of Brazil's lands. But after the discovery of diamonds in the late 1990's, a black market developed...and a rise in violence. This time the federal police have been called in to investigate charges that the Cinta Larga massacred 29 miners.
Interviews
Read interviews with tribal chiefs, mining leaders and the Brazilian authorities about the violence and mistrust that has divided a community.
Additional Resources
Regulation of the diamond industry, Links to Brazilian cultural and environmental agencies; further reading on the Amazon.
Go behind the scenes with FRONTLINE/World producer/cameraman Darren Foster as he enters a tribal reserve deep in the Amazon.
Indians of the Amazon
Trace the history of Brazil’s indigenous peoples, from the early settlers to a new era in which Indians struggle for rights and a balance between their ancient ways and modern life.
React to this Story
Share your thoughts on the program and the Web site.