Indigenous candidates surge in Brazil as Sonia Guajajara runs for Congress

Indigenous women in Brazil are entering politics ahead of October's general election, with former indigenous affairs minister Sonia Guajajara resigning to run for Congress. A 94-year-old tribal leader urged young voters to support indigenous-backed candidates as 6,000 Indigenous activists gathered in Brasilia to mobilize politically. This represents a significant shift in Brazilian electoral politics, as historically marginalized Indigenous populations seek direct representation in Congress. The timing is crucial: President Lula faces a tight race against right-wing opposition, and Indigenous voters could prove pivotal in determining Brazil's political direction.