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David Kopenawa: “The damage already has a deep root, has no man to change the change”

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Briefings

Brazilian xamã Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami leader, publicly stated in October 2026 that the Yanomami forest fire is rooted deep in the culture and cannot be changed by humans. He described white men as unable to resolve the crisis and declared his fight will continue until the end. The statement was made to the public after his visit to Portugal, where he spoke about the burning forest and the ongoing struggle.

Key points

• Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami xamã, publicly declared in October 2026 that the Yanomami forest fire is culturally rooted and cannot be changed by humans.
• He described white men as unable to resolve the crisis and stated his fight will continue until the end of the conflict.

Context

Davi Kopenawa, a Brazilian Yanomami leader, publicly stated in October 2026 that the Yanomami forest fire is rooted deep in the culture and cannot be changed by humans. He described white men as unable to resolve the crisis and declared his fight will continue until the end. This follows his visit to Portugal where he spoke about the burning forest and the ongoing struggle.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single sentence from a 2026 article. No specific dates of the fire, casualty numbers, or locations beyond Portugal are provided. The article does not specify the exact duration of the conflict or the number of white men involved.

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