VOICED: Brazil's native cultures threatened by World Cup preparations

Indigenous Brazilians have been occupying Rio's Old Indian Museum for six years to prevent its demolition for a World Cup-related redevelopment. They aim to transform it into a cultural center and university. Despite the city's plans to replace it with a shopping center, the indigenous community is determined to preserve their cultural heritage and use the space as a global cultural meeting point. The struggle is ongoing, with fears of eviction looming.

What is the primary reason indigenous Brazilians have been camping at the Old Indian Museum?

• To organize a cultural festival

• To support the World Cup preparations

• To save the museum from destruction

• To promote tourism in the area

What does Rio's mayor plan to do with the Old Indian Museum?

• Convert it into a cultural center

• Preserve it as a historical site

• Demolish it for commercial development

• Use it as a venue for the World Cup

What is the indigenous community's vision for the Old Indian Museum?

• To convert it into a hotel

• To turn it into a shopping center

• To establish a cultural center and university

• To use it as a sports facility

Who is leading the struggle against the redevelopment plans?

• The mayor of Rio

• Chief Arasory of the Pataxo tribe

• The World Cup organizing committee

• Local business owners

What do campaigners hope to achieve with the museum space?

• To establish a government office

• To develop a residential area

• To create a cultural meeting point for global visitors

• To build a new sports complex