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Indigenous groups maintain protest against Tapajós river dredging
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Indigenous groups occupying Cargill's headquarters in Santarém, Pará, have decided to continue their indefinite protest against the Tapajós river dredging plan, claiming the government abandoned negotiations. Despite this, the federal government announced the suspension of the bidding process for hiring a company responsible for the works. The action, lasting 16 days, demands the revocation of a decree including the waterway in a privatization program.
A new report from Conservation International highlights how traditional Indigenous knowledge and land stewardship practices contribute to carbon storage, biodiversity, and climate resilience. The study draws on interviews with 49 leaders across six continents and finds that cultural protocols directly support environmental protection. It also notes that all surveyed communities face growing climate impacts and external pressures.
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A study has solved the mystery of why Indigenous hunters stopped using the Bergstrom site in central Montana around 1,100 years ago, despite abundant bison in the area.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva annulled presidential decree 12.600/2025, which called for studies on concessions for waterways on the Tapajós, Madeira, and Tocantins rivers. The decision followed actions by indigenous movements opposed to the projects, including invasions of private properties. The government described the measure as active listening to community demands.
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In an opinion piece, Stephen B. Acabado examines how 'traditional' weddings in the Philippines' Cordillera region often incorporate Indigenous practices without proper context or community involvement. The article draws parallels to colonial-era cultural displays and advocates for accountability to communities over mere superficial authenticity.
The Senate approved on Tuesday (9) the PEC instituting the marco temporal for indigenous land demarcation, limiting rights to occupations up to October 5, 1988, contradicting the STF's 2023 ruling. The proposal, reported by Esperidião Amin (PP-SC), now heads to the Chamber of Deputies after accelerated voting in two rounds on the same day. The measure aims for legal security but is criticized by indigenous peoples and opponents for ignoring expulsions and nomadic groups.
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Dozens of Sierra de Zongolica residents gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to Juan Carlos Mezhua Campos, a former mayor and indigenous leader killed on Sunday in Piedras Blancas. The funeral featured indigenous traditions and a five-kilometer procession to Zomajapa cemetery. His death adds to the wave of violence against politicians in Veracruz in 2025.