Indigenous peoples in Brazil demand from the Inter-American Court the demarcation of lands

RESISTANCE

Indigenous peoples in Brazil demand from the Inter-American Court the demarcation of lands

Between May 27 and 29, hearings were held in Amazonas discussing climate change and human rights

THREAT

Nine Indigenous territories, including areas of uncontacted people, are impacted by a dam project in Brazil’s Rondônia state

The Tabajara Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) project will create a 60-square-mile reservoir in Machadinho d’Oeste

INVASION OF HUNTERS

Invasion of hunters threatens isolated Indigenous peoples in the Javari Valley

Almost two years after the killings of Bruno and Dom, Indigenous residents demand public policies for the region

DEFORESTATION DROP

Legal Amazon records the lowest deforestation rate for January and February of the last six years, says Imazon

About 196 square kilometers were deforested in the first two months of 2024. Last year, it was 523 square kilometers

CLIMATE CHANGE

Facing a historic drought, Amazonas state loses the equivalent of its capital city in surface water

The state’s water surface dropped 14,000 km², which is the lowest since 2018; the Negro River recorded its lowest level

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Firm that makes NFTs to “preserve the Amazon” violates Indigenous rights with FUNAI’s approval

Exclusive investigation shows Nemus creates digital assets in Indigenous land without free, prior and informed opinion

DISARMED FORCES

Without weapons or vessels, National Force suspends activities in Funai bases in Javari Valley

Security officers remain in towns while civil servants are working unguarded in the forest

WEEKLY SHOW

Brazil | Ex-minister tries to deflect attention away from Bolsonaro in COVID-19 probe

Also featured: Minister of the environment targeted in illegal timber export probe and actions ensuring food security

Weekly Show

VIDEO| Manaus runs out of oxygen and materials for new vaccine doses are unavailable

Also featured: Mother and daughter build a new home from scrap materials and Bolsonaro’s celebrity buddy gets covid-19

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Brazilians celebrate arrival of Venezuelan oxygen supplies to struggling Manaus

Following the collapse of the healthcare system in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, Venezuela has sent 130,000 liters

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RESISTANCE