Raoni Metyktire
Raoni Metyktire is a prominent Brazilian indigenous leader and environmental activist known for his lifelong advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples and the preservation of the Amazon rainforest. As a member of the Kayapó tribe, he has played a crucial role in various political movements and negotiations regarding land demarcation and environmental protection. Recently, he published 'Memórias do cacique,' a biographical collection that captures his experiences and wisdom, aiming to pass on his knowledge to future generations and announce his successor.
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Recent news mentions
Raoni Metyktire presented good clinical evolution after undergoing intestinal obstruction surgery.
Cacique Raoni tem 'boa evolução' após cirurgia para desobstrução intestinal e segue na UTI
Brazil· 2026-06-21
Raoni Metyktire underwent intestinal obstruction surgery and is currently in the ICU.
Cacique Raoni passa por cirurgia 'sem complicações' para desobstrução intestinal em São Paulo e segue na UTIBrazil· 2026-06-21Raoni Metyktire is an indigenous leader undergoing intestinal surgery in São Paulo.
Cacique Raoni vai passar por cirurgia de desobstrução intestinal em São PauloBrazil· 2026-06-20Raoni Metyktire is a tireless advocate for indigenous peoples and the Amazon, dedicating his life to sharing ancestral wisdom and fighting for land rights.
‘Tem que ter o compromisso de continuar o meu trabalho, a minha luta’Brazil· 2025-06-28
