The conflict became more serious as of October 1st of this year, when the minister of Justice determined the demarcation of the area. Hundreds of invaders blocked a road near the Indian territory to protest against that decision, isolating five municipalities for several days. For this reason, the minister of Justice determined its demarcation. Dom Pedro Casaldaliga has been defending the return of the Xavante to the area, which is a traditional Indian land. According to him, only landless rural workers are to be resettled there.
Many invaders are landowners who invaded the area as an attempt to increase their properties.
Others are farmers who invaded the area in bad faith, as they were perfectly aware that it is a Xavante territory. The police have been informed about the death threat. They must find out who hired the gunman, so as to prevent the killing of another religious in Brazil for defending the rights of Indian peoples.