Marciano Mendonça

Marciano Mendonça is a farmer from Cidade Velha who has been vocal about the challenges faced by local agriculture due to an increasing population of monkeys that invade farms, causing significant damage to crops and property. He reported considerable losses this year and expressed frustration over the ineffectiveness of traditional methods to deter the animals, noting that hunting is becoming increasingly difficult due to regulations prohibiting firearms. Mendonça, alongside other farmers, is advocating for urgent measures to control the monkey population to protect their livelihoods and ensure food security for the community.