IMPLICATIONS AND GEOTECHNOLOGICAL PROPOSITIONS FOR THE YANOMAMI INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DUE TO ILLEGAL EXPLORATION OF GOLD MININGS

The 1988 Federal Constitution recognizes the territorial and cultural rights of the Yanomami indigenous peoples, guaranteeing the demarcation of their lands and respect for their traditional ways of life. But these rights have been violated due to frequent threats to these people, by large economic interests, such as mining and deforestation. To achieve this article, it was necessary to consult specific studies of the Yanomami, collection of primary data. Georeferencing of areas that presented land use systems and natural resources was also carried out, the data was processed to generate thematic maps using the Arcgis 10.5 and Qgis 3.28.14 based on images from LANDSAT satellites. The results indicate that the impacts of illegal gold mining in Yanomami lands are devastating, exploration areas are increasing annually, mercury, used in the gold extraction process, leads to contamination of water courses, compromising sources of drinking water and the water resources necessary for survival. It is concluded that it is essential to implement more rigorous public policies, in addition to strengthening supervision and the application of strong environmental laws to combat illegal mining and with global awareness of the importance of protecting indigenous territories, as well as promoting economic alternatives. sustainable activities that respect the traditional way of life of the Yanomami and preserve the environment.