Tension-- as police attempt to evict illegal settlers near Brazil's business capital of Sao Paulo on Sunday.<br/> The settlers threw stones and torched cars, as they tried to stop riot police from entering their community.<br/> Police officers fired shots towards the direction of the protest.<br/> Six thousand people are set to lose their homes in Sao Jose dos Campos. They've been living in the settlement since 2004.<br/> Police said they had regained control over the area and would be clearing the land the next day.<br/> Seventeen settlers were arrested following the clashes. Some were trying to negotiate with police.<br/> The settlers have been staging protests against eviction for over a week. Some activists have even blocked a major highway.<br/> Local government officials said the landless workers living in Pinheirinho would be given support as they try to find new housing.<br/> In the meantime, many of them are temporarily staying in improvised shelters.<br/> Michaela Cabrera, Reuters.
