Deal #761

The Indigenous Land is declared by the Brazilian State, however, it has not yet been demarcated. The Ofayé-Xavante Indigenous Land is located in the municipality of Brasilândia, near the municipality of Três Lagoas, but it suffers from the effects of eucalyptus.

Only the agrarian reform settlements have their rights recognized; the other rural communities do not.

There are reports of pesticide use, impacts on food production, and water-related issues, resulting in territorial conflicts between the company and communities.

There are reports of families being expelled due to the expansion of eucalyptus cultivation and as a result of the intensive use of pesticides. According to Dubos Raoul and Almeida (2022: 54-55): "In 2000, Arapuá had 1,911 inhabitants, while in 2010, its population decreased to 1,697. Garcias had 2,301 inhabitants in 2000, and in 2010, it had only 2,070 inhabitants. In 2020, the population of Arapuá was estimated at 1,586, and that of Garcias at 1,967, representing, respectively, a loss of 17% for Arapuá and 15% for Garcias compared to the period 2000-2020." However, there is no estimate of how many people have been displaced.

Since the pulp mills settled in Três Lagoas a decade ago, uncontrolled fires, decreased biodiversity, contamination of rivers and groundwater, rampant use of pesticides, and expulsion of local communities have become routine in the region. With the arrival of the company and the expansion of eucalyptus cultivation, rural schools are deserted, all surrounded by eucalyptus. Furthermore, previously, land use was for livestock farming, and the population obtained its income through this activity. Now there is no longer a market for this labor force. There are reports of families being expelled due to the expansion of eucalyptus cultivation and as a result of the intensive use of pesticides. There is a loss of socialization spaces. Another impact is the increase in land prices in the municipality.

Job creation, which was not realized.