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The Return of the Brazilian Far Right Is a Climate Catastrophe

The Return of the Brazilian Far Right Is a Climate Catastrophe Lula’s loss will be a disaster for the Amazon rainforest, and could accelerate global warming dramatically October 12, 2026

The Belo Sun Case Reaches Brazil’s Supreme Court

The Belo Sun Case Reaches Brazil’s Supreme Court Federal prosecutors are asking the court to “urgently” suspend Belo Sun’s installation license. The request was signed by... September 14, 2026

The Amazon Is Not a Resource Reserve: It Is a Territory of Life

The Amazon Is Not a Resource Reserve: It Is a Territory of Life This week, Indigenous peoples and communities from the nine countries of the Amazon Basin are gathering at the... August 19, 2026

The False Security of the Amazonian Triple Border and the Challenge for the New Governments

The False Security of the Amazonian Triple Border and the Challenge for the New Governments Right-wing governments aligned with trends of militarization and heavy-handed policies are taking office in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.... August 6, 2026

Canadian Mining Company Changes President in Brazil Amid Xingu Dispute

Canadian Mining Company Changes President in Brazil Amid Xingu Dispute Canadian mining company Belo Sun has changed the leadership of its operations in Brazil. The move comes as... June 8, 2026

Brazilian Court To Rule on Whether Belo Sun’s Amazon Gold Mine Stays Suspended

Brazilian Court To Rule on Whether Belo Sun’s Amazon Gold Mine Stays Suspended Scientists said that any dam failure could send toxic waste rapidly into the river, threatening Indigenous and riverine... May 18, 2026

Indigenous Amazon Groups Urge the U.N. To Curb Organized Crime, Not Militarize Territories

Indigenous Amazon Groups Urge the U.N. To Curb Organized Crime, Not Militarize Territories “In light of this situation, it is essential that responses to organized crime and illicit economies do not... May 11, 2026

Indigenous Women Tour Ecuador Oil Field as Warning Against Amazon Drilling Expansion

Indigenous Women Tour Ecuador Oil Field as Warning Against Amazon Drilling Expansion “We want to live in a healthy environment and in harmony with the forest." March 14, 2026

“The River Won”: How Campaigners in the Brazilian Amazon Stopped Privatisation of Waterway

“The River Won”: How Campaigners in the Brazilian Amazon Stopped Privatisation of Waterway "A victory for life.” That was the triumphal message from Indigenous campaigners in the Brazilian Amazon this week... February 27, 2026

Indigenous Brazilians Protest Amazon River Dredging for Grain Exports

Indigenous Brazilians Protest Amazon River Dredging for Grain Exports Hundreds of Indigenous people have been protesting in northern Brazil for two weeks outside the port terminal of... February 4, 2026

Indigenous Protesters Block Cargill Facility in Brazil Over President Lula’s Decree

Indigenous Protesters Block Cargill Facility in Brazil Over President Lula’s Decree Hundreds of Indigenous people have been protesting for almost a week at a Cargill facility in Brazil against... January 28, 2026

The Amazon Does Not Need New Wars

The Amazon Does Not Need New Wars U.S. security strategy revives a past the region is trying to overcome December 17, 2025

Indigenous People Are Leading the End of the Fossil Fuel Era in the Amazon

Indigenous People Are Leading the End of the Fossil Fuel Era in the Amazon The path forward is simple and urgent. Governments must declare the Amazon and Indigenous territories no-go zones for... December 16, 2025

“It’s Not Safe to Live Here.”

“It’s Not Safe to Live Here.” Colombia is deadliest country for environmental defenders December 8, 2025

Ferrogrão Reignites Conflict Between the Government and Indigenous Peoples at COP30

Ferrogrão Reignites Conflict Between the Government and Indigenous Peoples at COP30 “We are not going to allow it, because this is our home, our river, our forest.” November 20, 2025

Protect the Amazon, Tax the Polluters: Climate Activists Demand Action at COP30 in Belém, Brazil

Video Protect the Amazon, Tax the Polluters: Climate Activists Demand Action at COP30 in Belém, Brazil The Brazilian government said, "We’re going to put a hold on Ferrogrão. We’re not going forward on this... November 17, 2025

“Indigenous peoples face horrid state violence. Through you, we stand up to this violence and demand a better future. Thank you for your great work!”