Murder in the Rainforest: The Yanomami, the Gold Miners and the Amazon

The Haximu massacre in July 1993 serves as a tragic focal point, revealing the devastating clash between young Yanomami Indians and Brazilian gold miners in the Amazon rainforest. Through eyewitness accounts, the book explores the unanswered questions surrounding the incident, including the death toll and the motivations behind the violence. It contextualizes the massacre within the Amazon gold rush, highlighting the failures of Brazil's indigenous policy and the cultural misunderstandings that fueled conflict, while also addressing the broader implications for the rainforest and its inhabitants.