[hu3]

> So again, why is the amazonian rainforest the property of the brazilian government? Did they plant it? Did they bought it from the people who used to live there? I don't think so.

They fought for and defended their territory just as other sovereign countries.

Quote from some levels above:

> Why do the natural oil reserves in Texas or Alaska belong to the US?

[hutzlibu]

Well, apparently there actually are wars for oil. And there are actually quite some people who would make war for the rainforest. But since environment is their motivation, they prefer different methods.