In Brazil, there are over 3500 known quilombos, which are settlements founded by Africans who escaped slavery and fled to jungles for refuge. The Quilombalians live off the land and have no social services or governance from the outside world.
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In Brazil, there are over 3500 known quilombos, which are settlements founded by Africans who escaped slavery and fled to jungles for refuge. The Quilombalians live off the land and have no social services or governance from the outside world.