The National Public Security Force began patrolling three indigenous communities in Mato Grosso do Sul after reports of threats and violence against the Guarani and Kaiowá peoples. The information was released this Thursday (29) by the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Eloy Terena.
According to the minister, the teams are in the Sassoró, Tacuru, Taquapery and Limão Verde communities. The action is part of a federal government task force created to monitor complaints, investigate cases and reinforce the safety of indigenous people.
In a post on social media, Eloy Terena reported that a federal government task force is monitoring the situation directly in the territories.
The mobilization involves the ministries of Indigenous Peoples, Racial Equality and Human Rights and Citizenship. The Ministry of Justice also asked the internal affairs bodies of the states and the Federal District to send complaints to centralize information and facilitate investigations.
The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples also opened a direct channel to receive reports of violence against communities via the WhatsApp number (11) 98202-5433.
Created in 2004, the National Public Security Force brings together military police officers and firefighters from different states, selected and trained to act in emergency situations and reinforce public security.
The team can be sent to states and regions where there is a need for police reinforcement, including in conflict situations on indigenous lands. In these cases, action seeks to preserve public order, prevent an increase in violence and protect communities.
The mobilization occurs after the release of audios containing threats against residents of Aldeia Sassoró, in Tacuru, in the south of Mato Grosso do Sul.
The recordings began to circulate after the second round of the 2026 presidential elections, in WhatsApp groups. In one of the speeches attributed to a city employee, whose name was not disclosed, there is a reference to the possibility of putting poison in the water consumed by indigenous people.
The audio also contains the expression: "You have to kill these pests in the water", in reference to the community's residents.
The public servant was removed by Tacuru City Hall and must respond to a Disciplinary Administrative Process (PAD). According to Mayor Rogério Torquetti, the server works in the infrastructure sector, driving a bucket truck, and does not work in the municipality's water distribution.
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) is monitoring the case, and the Federal Police were called to investigate the origin and authenticity of the recordings, identify those involved and verify whether crimes were committed.
To date, there is no evidence that the water consumed by residents has been contaminated.
Chief Ivan Montiel, leader of Aldeia Sassoró and councilor of Tacuru, condemned the threats and stated that the community intends to seek accountability for those involved in the criminal and civil spheres.
He also defended the right of indigenous people to freely choose their candidates in elections, without suffering threats or discrimination for their political positions.
After the repercussion of the case, Mayor Rogério Torquetti published a video on social media, recorded in the community itself, alongside a resident. At the time, he apologized for the recorded speeches and stated that the statements had occurred in a moment of euphoria after the elections.
In addition to the Tacuru case, the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) reported other episodes of violence against indigenous people in Mato Grosso do Sul after the elections.
Among the complaints are deaths in Naviraí, run overs in Coronel Sapucaia, death threats and racist demonstrations. The entity also mentioned suspicions of water poisoning in the communities of Tacuru and Nioaque.
APIB forwarded complaints to the Federal Public Ministry, the Federal Police and federal government bodies. The organization called for the investigation of the episodes and the adoption of measures to protect communities.
The State Secretariat of Justice and Public Security of Mato Grosso do Sul (Sejusp-MS) stated that there is no information regarding the occurrence of genocide against indigenous peoples in the state. In a statement, he informed that security forces act when called upon to preserve public order, prevent conflicts and guarantee the safety of the people involved.
