Altamira, Brazil – At the second day of the gathering "In Defense of the Xingu: Against Belo Monte!", impassioned, steadfast speeches were given amidst colorful feather head dresses, and painted bodies and faces.
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Indigenous Encampment Planned on Xingu River
Hundreds to Converge in Altamira to Highlight Threats of Proposed Belo Monte Dam Members of the Press Invited to Attend
Altamira, Brazil - Hundreds of Brazilian indigenous leaders from the Amazon Basin will be joined by local riverbank dwellers and dam-affected people to participate in a regional meeting of the Terra Livre Encampment, in Altamira, Pará, from August 9-12.
Lack of Private Sector Participation in Belo Monte Dam Consortium Signals Investor Concerns Over Financial Risks
Amazon Mega-Dam Deemed Unfeasible in Risk Scenario Analysis
Brasilia, Brazil - This week's announcement detailing the members of the consortium seeking to build the controversial Belo Monte Dam in the Brazilian Amazon reveals a striking lack of private sector participation.
Growing Legal Crisis Around Belo Monte
The Brazilian government's ruthless and politicized attacks on the Ministerio Publico Federal (MPF), in particular its targeting of the key Altamira-based Judge Antonio Carlos de Almeida Campelo, has seriously undermined the legal case against the controversial Belo Monte dam.
The Kayapo Continue Blockades of Amazon Highway for the 28th Straight Day in Protest of the Belo Monte Dam
Brazil's Indigenous Peoples Vow to Block Dam Construction or "Die Fighting for our Rights"
Piaraçu, Xingu National Park, Brazil – A group of Kayapo indigenous people led by Chief Megaron Txukarramãe have been blockading the Xingu River crossing of the BR-80, a major Amazon highway in Mato Grosso State since April 23 in protest of the government's plans to build the massive Belo Monte Dam.
Amazon Watch is building on more than 25 years of radical and effective solidarity with Indigenous peoples across the Amazon Basin.
Brief on Belo Monte
The Federal Injunctions of the Belo Monte AuctionThe Belo Monte auction took place on April 20, 2010 amidst the street protests taking place in major cities across Brazil. Leading up to the auction date three injunctions (restraining orders) were issued by a federal judge of Altamira.
Request to UN Special Rapporteur Regarding Threats and Intimidation in Belo Monte Judicial Process
Movimento Xingu Vivo Para Sempre, Terra de Direitos - Organização de Direitos Humanos, Conselho Indigenista Missionário – CIMI, Sociedade Paraense de Direitos Humanos (SDDH), Justiça Global, Comitê Metropolitano do Movimento Xingu Vivo (Belém – Pará), Prelazia do Xingu, Comissão Pastoral da Terra – Pará, Rede F
Talking the Amazon with Cameron
Nikolas Kozloff | Recently, I got an invitation to attend an interesting panel dealing with indigenous issues on Earth Day.
The Carbon Hunters: On the Trail of the Climate's Hottest Commodity
FRONTLINE/World | FRONTLINE/World journeys to the remote rainforests of Brazil, where several American companies have been on the hunt for an increasingly valuable new commodity – carbon.
Swimming Against the Current: The Belo Monte Dam
The Argentimes | The recent government approval of a controversial dam project on one of the Amazon river's tributaries in Brazil has caused anger and protest from groups as wide ranging as indigenous activists who will see their entire way of life turned upside down, and the likes of Hollywood film director James Cameron.
Demonstration in NY Against the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil
Actress Sigourney Weaver Recaps Recent Visit to the Xingu Region in Brazil
WHEN: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 1:30 pmWHERE: Demonstration in front of the Brazilian Permanent Mission to the United Nations 747 3rd Avenue (between 46th and 47th) New York, NYWHO: Actress Sigourney Weaver joins dozens of indigenous leaders from around the world who are participants of the UN Permanent F
Avatar Director James Cameron Follows Box Office Success with Advocacy for Indigenous Struggles
Democracy Now! | On the heels of his record-setting Hollywood blockbuster Avatar, the film director James Cameron is taking on a new role as an activist, allying himself with indigenous struggles he says mirror the plot of his film.
Communiqué from Chief Megaron Txukarramãe
We, leaders and warriors, are here in our movement, determined to continue our blockade of the ferry crossing on the Xingu River. As long as Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues to insist on building the Belo Monte dam, we will remain here.
Brief on Belo Monte
The Federal Injunctions of the Belo Monte AuctionThe Belo Monte auction took place on April 20, 2010 amidst the street protests taking place in major cities across Brazil. Leading up to the auction date three injunctions (restraining orders) were issued by a federal judge of Altamira.
Belo Monte Dam Auction Goes Forward in Brazil after Court Overrules Second Injunction
Massive Protests Underway Today in Nine Cities in Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - Today's bidding process for the controversial Belo Monte Dam project was marked by protests and confusion as a second injunction issued late yesterday suspended the dam auction overnight, throwing the bidding process into a state of chaos just minutes before it was set to begin.
Video: James Cameron Discusses His Career and Environmental Work
CNN International | James Cameron is one of the world's most famous movie directors – responsible for films such as "Titanic," "Avatar" and "Terminator" – not to mention that the numerous Academy Awards under his belt.
Brazil Pushes Ahead with Amazon Power Plan
Financial Times | First rock star Sting voiced his opposition, now James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver and Joel David Moore have joined in.The director and stars of the 3D film Avatar last week protested in Brasília with environmentalists objecting to the construction of a huge hydroelectric power station in the Amazon jungle.
Avatar director James Cameron joins Amazon tribe's fight to halt giant dam
The Guardian / Observer | Avatar's stars and director James Cameron are supporting the Xingu people who say the giant Belo Monte hydroelectric project will wreck their rainforest way of lifeOne by one, the tribal leaders of the Brazilian Xingu took to their feet, wearing yellow and red feather headdresses and clutching thick wo
Amazon Dam Project Pits Economic Benefit Against Protection of Indigenous Lands
The New York Times | RIO DE JANEIRO - The indigenous leaders had a plan.
Ruling Stalls Amazon Dam, but Construction Likely
Associated Press | SAO PAULO – As environmentalists cheer a judge's roadblock to a huge Amazon dam, its supporters, including Brazil's president, insist the hydroelectric project is needed and will be built.Foes of the dam, who were joined this week by "Avatar" director James Cameron and actress Sigourney Weaver, celebrated Thursday ov
Cameron-backed Amazon dam delay nixed by judge
Associated Press | BRASILIA, Brazil - A judge on Friday overturned a decision that could have delayed construction of a huge Amazon dam opposed by environmentalists, Indians and the director of "Avatar."Director James Cameron is seen at a global environmental policy conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Amazon Defenders Win Bid To Stall Huge Dam Project
Associated Press | SAO PAULO ― Environmentalists aided by "Avatar" director James Cameron celebrated a big win Thursday after a judge suspended bidding on construction and operation of an Amazon dam that would be the planet's third-largest.The ruling also resulted in the suspension of the hydroelectric project's environmental licen
'Avatar' director lauds ruling on Brazilian dam
AP | BRASILIA, Brazil - Director James Cameron is applauding a Brazilian judge's decision to temporarily halt bidding on a huge hydroelectric dam, yet he warns the fight is not over in what he calls a "real-life Avatar" battle in the Amazon.A federal judge in Para state on Wednesday delayed the April 20 auction for con
Federal Judge suspends auction and Belo Monte license
Federal judge of Altamira (state of Pará) agreed with the Federal Public Ministry in one of the public civil suits dealing with irregularities in the venture of the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric. The Federal Court ordered the suspension of the preliminary license for the Belo Monte hydroelectric da
Judge Cancels Dam Auction and Suspends Belo Monte Dam License!
James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver return from the Belo Monte Dam site and Xingu River Communities to find cancellation of the Dam Project Auction! In Washington DC for meetings with US Government officials Call Media Contact for Interviews Footage and Photos from James Cameron Delegation to the Xingu River on request
Altamira, Brazil - Federal Judge suspends auction and Belo Monte license Federal judge of Altamira (state of Pará) agreed with the Federal Public Ministry in one of the public civil suits dealing with irregularities in the venture of the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam. The Fede
James Cameron Returns to the Brazilian Amazon with Avatar Stars Sigourney Weaver and Joel David Moore to Shine Spotlight on the Destructive Belo Monte Dam
Visit Planned to Indigenous Communities Affected by Dam Project on April 13-14 Press Conference and Protest with Dam Affected People in Brasilia at 2 pm on April 12 in the Centro Cultural de Brasília. SGAN 601
Brasilia, Brazil – James Cameron, Director of Avatar returned to Brazil this week accompanied by Avatar stars Sigourney Weaver, Joel David Moore, and wife Suzy Amis Cameron to raise worldwide awareness about Brazilian indigenous communities' battle to stop the massive Belo Monte Dam on the Xingu River in the Amazon rainfore
Cameron: Amazon dam dispute a real-life 'Avatar'
The Associated Press | BRASILIA, Brazil – Director James Cameron said Monday that a real-life "Avatar" battle is playing out in Brazil's Amazon rain forest, where indigenous groups are trying to halt the construction of a huge hydroelectric project.
Letter from James Cameron to President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva
April 8, 2010Your Excellency, President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva,I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of the Earth and on behalf of my children and future generations all over the world.
Tribes of Amazon Find an Ally Out of "Avatar"
The New York Times | VOLTA GRANDE DO XINGU, Brazil – They came from the far reaches of the Amazon, traveling in small boats and canoes for up to three days to discuss their fate.
