over a century ago. A few incidents will asSist in emphasizing the point. Paraguay. Development interests of the Paraguayan government in the eastern sector of the country have led to systematic enslavement, extermination, and relocation of Aché Indians, present occupants ‘of the desired lands. portrays awesome Munzel accounts of (1973) vividly government attempts to remove the Aché and resettle them on government reserves. Reserves are likened to concentration camps where food supplies, health care and adequate living conditions are at bare minimums. Although recent improvements in reservation conditions have been reported the future of the Aché is bleak particularly since they may never be able to return to their lands. Brazil. Space does not permit an indepth elaboration of the numerous instances of forced migration of tribal groups from native lands to government reserves. Monumental efforts have been underway to stave off eventual destruction’ of a number of tribes by the Villas Boas brothers at Xingu National Paxk Nevertheless, (cf. Fuerst, remote 1973; Junqueira, 1973). tribes who resist movement have been subject to coercive efforts of the Brazilian government, natives refuse Sm 100 including imprisonment if to relocate.