(1) Funai promised them rights to this land 13 years ago.Juarez Saw, the cacique (chief) of Sawré Muybu, said: “We are tired of going to Brasília [Brazil’s federal capital] and getting nowhere.” In September, a group of Munduruku made one last attempt to put pressure on the authorities.
Caique
Definition:
(n.) A light skiff or rowboat used on the Bosporus; also, a Levantine vessel of larger size.
Example Sentences:
(1) Using Koufonissi as a base, there are daily excursions by caique and ferry to nearby islands, including Iraklia, where walkers can follow a pilgrims' trail across the high lands to spectacular St John's Cave, carved into a limestone cliff.
(2) The name means "the perfect harbour" and while deep enough and sufficiently sheltered for the island's traditional caiques and fishing boats, it is also ideal for snorkelling and swimming.