Brazilian Indigenous Leaders Blockade Key Amazon Highway Demanding the Repeal of Law

If the federal government headquarters is transferred to Belém during COP30, the environmental agenda will gain more prominence. This is the bet of Congresswoman Duda Salabert (PDT-MG) with Bill 358/2025, which provides for the symbolic transfer of the federal capital to the city of Pará between November 11 and 21, 2025. According to the congresswoman, in addition to the physical change, the event carries strong symbolism by demonstrating the re…

Brazilian Indigenous Leaders Blockade Key Amazon Highway Demanding the Repeal of Law

“The righteous occupation of the BR-230 led by the Munduruku and the government’s failure to protect them from violence demonstrates the ongoing neglect and harm their home state of Pará – host of COP30 this year – is inflicting.” The post Brazilian Indigenous Leaders Blockade Key Amazon Highway Demanding the Repeal of Law first appeared on Amazon Watch.

Truckers shoot at indigenous people in the Transamazônica, while the government is silent in the face of violence on the soy route