But both leaders were accused of spreading “fake news” by Funai, the government agency which is officially responsible for protecting indigenous interests. In a statement, Funai said it would not comment on the investigation.
“It is scary to receive a subpoena from the police for a complaint made by Funai itself. This is unprecedented. It is Bolsonaro’s new Funai, which has completely reversed its role of protecting indigenous peoples,” Guajajara added.
Apib lodged complaints this week with the supreme court and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, over what it described as the Bolsonaro government’s “persecution” of indigenous people.