VOICED : Expulsan a indigenas de Maracana

In a significant operation, over 250 armed officers were involved in the forced removal of an indigenous group from the old Indian Museum near Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The operation faced resistance from supporters, leading to the use of tear gas. After negotiations, the eviction proceeded, affecting 23 families who had lived there since 2006. Some accepted temporary housing, while others resisted. The site is slated for demolition as part of a revitalization project for the upcoming sports events. Advocates had hoped to transform the area into a cultural center and indigenous faculty.

How many armed officers were involved in the operation at the old Indian Museum?

• 150

• 200

• 250

• 300

What method did the police use to disperse the supporters of the indigenous cause?

• Water cannons

• Rubber bullets

• Batons

• Tear gas

How many families were living in the old Indian Museum since 2006?

• 40

• 15

• 30

• 23

What was the proposed future use of the site by the defenders of Maracanã Village?

• A residential area

• A shopping mall

• A sports complex

• A cultural center and indigenous college

For which events was the site being prepared after demolition?

• Olympic Games

• Confederations Cup and World Cup

• Pan American Games

• Commonwealth Games