Brazil. Government forced to ensure transportation for indigenous people

A federal court in Pará, Brazil, mandated that the government ensure Indigenous peoples can vote in the presidential runoff. The ruling followed a request from the Federal Public Ministry for free transportation and resources for Indigenous voters. Reports indicated that local governments had denied transport for political reasons, hindering voting access. The election features leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (Apib) filed an urgent request to expedite voting access for remote Indigenous communities. Some voters face long journeys, requiring boats or military aircraft for transportation. The government agency Funai stated it consulted communities about transport needs, but the responsibility lies with state electoral authorities.