Murder, rape and torture of indigenous people are frequently documented. It is this, according to the Minister of Justice, and the current case before the Supreme Court, which makes automtic demarcation unconstitutional. Since Cardoso came to power, in 1994, the demarcation of Indian lands has been completely halted, while the debate about Decree 22 takes place. He is now three years behind the 1993 deadline set in the constitution for the completion of demarcation. The Scheme involves various conservation initiatives, and a large proportion of the money is allocated to speed up the emarcation process.
Brazil thus has some responsibility to the outside world to oversee full demarcation.