Ailton Krenak, a 72-year-old Indigenous Brazilian leader, reflects on his landmark 1987 congressional address that championed Indigenous rights during Brazil's democratic transition.
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1987 Year of historic congressional address
72 years Krenak's current age
21 Years Brazil's military dictatorship duration
30s years Krenak's age during landmark speech