Death of Indigenous Man in Manaus Exposes Systemic Failures in Brazil

A young indigenous man, Tadeo Kulina, disappeared in Manaus, Brazil, and was later found dead. This tragic event has prompted an investigation by Folha de S.Paulo, revealing critical failures in the police investigation and systemic neglect of indigenous healthcare. 'His body was found eight days later, at the Manaus IML, without identification and with signs of aggression,' reports Vinicius Sussine, the journalist behind the podcast 'Dois Mundos.' This four-part series, launching on May 31st, delves into the circumstances surrounding Tadeo's death and the broader issues of indigenous rights and healthcare in the Amazon. The investigation highlights the lack of attention given to the case initially, with some mistaking Tadeo for a Venezuelan national. 'They didn't realize he was indigenous,' says Sussine, emphasizing the systemic failures that led to a delayed and inadequate response. The podcast, available on Spotify and Folha's website, seeks to reconstruct the events and provide answers to the questions surrounding this tragic loss of life.