Devastation by Design: The Amazon's Hidden War The images from the Amazonian war against illegal gold mining are a stark reminder that, even in the 21st century, some conflicts are fought not for ideological or territorial gain but for control over the planet's most valuable resources.
The recent razing of Vila Cururu and surrounding areas by Brazilian security forces is just one front in this ongoing battle, which has been waged with impunity under successive governments.
The destruction in Sararé, an Indigenous territory near the border with Bolivia, is catastrophic.