He stood up !
An indigenous Guarani boy held up a banner reading 'Demarcation Now!' at the World Cup's opening ceremony.
One of the three Brazilian children who released white doves during the World Cup opening ceremony used the occasion to demand recognition of Indian land rights – but his protest was censored by FIFA.
Immediately after releasing a white dove, Jeguaká Mirim, an indigenous Guarani boy, held up a red banner reading ‘Demarcation Now!’ But his courageous protest was not broadcast, as the TV cameras swiftly cut away.
Indigenous boy protests on pitch during World Cup opening ceremony
One of the three Brazilian children who released white doves during the World Cup opening ceremony used the occasion to demand recognition of Indian land rights - but his protest was censored by ...
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