The Ministry of Agriculture, Industry & Commerce Census of 1920 registered a total of 20,941 rural settlements in the whole of Espírito Santo. The Census did NOT indicate the presence of a single Indian village within the region. One question remains unanswered: How is it possible for someone to have removed or expelled the Tupiniquim Indians from their lands when the historical records show that they never inhabited that area?
Photographic evidence
The following aerial photographs* were taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute in 1957, 10 years before Aracruz began to purchase the lands that are now being claimed by the Indians with FUNAI's support. They serve to further reinforce the fact that there were no Indian tribes or communities in the region.
* Recently examined by FUNCATE (Space Science, Applications and Technology Foundation), at Aracruz’s request.
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
Mosaic of aerial photographs of the region, with the claimed area superimposed, in yellow. One can note the advanced state of deforestation of the region (shown by the lighter areas).
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
The photograph shows just two constructions, at the site of the village of Irajá.
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
This photo shows the area of Caieiras Velhas, with just seven constructions. Historical records show that this was not an Indian village.
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
This photo shows the area where the village of Olho D'água was located.
Photographic evidence
The following aerial photographs* were taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute in 1957, 10 years before Aracruz began to purchase the lands that are now being claimed by the Indians with FUNAI's support. They serve to further reinforce the fact that there were no Indian tribes or communities in the region.
* Recently examined by FUNCATE (Space Science, Applications and Technology Foundation), at Aracruz’s request.
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
Mosaic of aerial photographs of the region, with the claimed area superimposed, in yellow. One can note the advanced state of deforestation of the region (shown by the lighter areas).
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
The photograph shows just two constructions, at the site of the village of Irajá.
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
This photo shows the area of Caieiras Velhas, with just seven constructions. Historical records show that this was not an Indian village.
1957 aerial photograph taken by the Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC)
This photo shows the area where the village of Olho D'água was located.
Map of the region
Testimonials
"My grandparents, João Ribeiro and Rosa Maria Conceição, were the first people to build a house here."
"My grandparents, João Ribeiro and Rosa Maria Conceição, were the first people to build a house here."
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Aracruz's challenge
Aracruz Celulose has documents and data to challenge FUNAI's recomendation, wich for the third time in 30 years, is asking Aracruz to expand the Espírito Santo Indians reservation on the company's lands.
Aracruz's challenge
Aracruz Celulose has documents and data to challenge FUNAI's recomendation, wich for the third time in 30 years, is asking Aracruz to expand the Espírito Santo Indians reservation on the company's lands.
