Yanomami airspace re-opened for departing miners
The Brazilian Air Force announced the partial re-opening of the airspace over the Yanomami indigenous territory, in the northern state of Roraima, to allow the coordinated and spontaneous departure of miners illegally operating in the region. The measure came into effect Monday (Feb. 6) and should last for a week.Three air corridors have been created, agents reported. Aircraft will be allowed to fly as long as they remain within the established lateral and vertical limits.The new rules were regulated by the Air Force by means of a Notice to Air Missions, which reports to the aviation community about the operation.Federal intelligence and members of the indigenous movement have identified miners fleeing the territory in the last few days by land and through rivers. Since the main form...