The land-use restriction orders, which, it should be emphasized, are absolutely necessary measures, should have a short time frame, until the Indigenous territory is demarcated as quickly as possible, observing the legal procedure. They have been effective in some situations or in some aspects, and not fully effective in others.

Without this instrument, the situation would certainly be even worse. However, a series of other measures is needed to protect these territories. Funai [the federal agency for Indigenous affairs] needs to provide trained personnel and financial resources for monitoring and inspecting the areas. It needs to initiate and complete the demarcation process; environmental protection agencies and bodies and the police need to fulfill their obligations to protect and combat crimes in these areas, a task complemented by the Public Prosecutor’s Office in the judicial aspect.