Portugal and the violence against indigenous peoples
The article discusses the limited understanding and stereotypes Portuguese people have regarding Brazilian indigenous communities, highlighting a stagnation in public debate around the issue in Portugal.
Under environmental and political pressure, Lula's government postpones waterway auctions until 2027
The Brazilian government has postponed most of its waterway concession auctions to 2027 amid rising political pressures and civil society mobilizations against the projects.
Colombia authorizes a candidacy represented by AI in legislative elections
Colombia allows a computer-generated candidate, Gaitana, represented as a blue-skinned woman, to run for legislative seats on behalf of Indigenous communities.
Ibama recommends maintaining the suspension of any dredging initiatives on the Tapajós River
Ibama has issued a technical note recommending the continued suspension of any dredging initiatives on the Tapajós River until an environmental study is conducted with adequate stakeholder participation.
'Losing a field is losing a life': the drama of indigenous peoples in Amapá caused by the cassava's witches broom
'Losing a field is losing a life' reflects the plight of Amapá's indigenous communities facing devastation from a plant disease affecting their cassava crops.
Rural producers block highway after land conflicts in southern Bahia
Rural producers have blocked a highway in southern Bahia after land disputes, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Positive changes in education
The appointment of Nadia López García as head of the General Directorate of Educational Materials aims to increase the representation of women in history and to enhance educational resources for visually impaired students and indigenous communities.
Salomón Jara leads the 2026 Serrana Guelaguetza
Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz presided over the 2026 Serrana Guelaguetza, emphasizing the cultural pride and identity of the region's indigenous peoples.
Montebello Lakes National Park: the natural paradise of multicolored waters in Chiapas
Montebello Lakes National Park, a protected area in Chiapas, Mexico, is renowned for its stunning lakes that display brilliant turquoise to emerald colors due to mineral compositions, offering various ecotourism activities.
The Ecuadorian dart frog, the most poisonous vertebrate in the world
The Ecuadorian dart frog possesses a deadly neurotoxin called epibatidine, which is utilized by indigenous communities for hunting.
'Gaitana', AI-created candidate, will compete in Colombia's general elections
An AI-generated candidate named Gaitana will participate in Colombia's legislative elections, vying for a seat designated for Indigenous communities.
Federal Police and Ibama seize 155m³ of illegally harvested timber in Maranhão
The Federal Police and Ibama seized 155m³ of illegally harvested timber during an operation called 'Logística Reserva' in Maranhão, Brazil.
How They Live in the Far North of the Country, Between Deserts, Llamas, and Salt Flats
A journey near the Bolivia border showcasing the remote beauty of the puna region in northwestern Argentina.
Feral camels searching for water descend on remote communities
Thousands of feral camels from the Northern Territory are invading the APY Lands in South Australia, causing significant damage to infrastructure as they seek water during a drought.
Court orders Funai and Santo Antônio Energia to compensate for environmental damage to indigenous peoples in Rondônia
A federal court in Rondônia has ordered measures to be taken by Funai and Santo Antônio Energia to remedy environmental damages inflicted on indigenous communities by a hydroelectric plant.
First Nations’ permission needed for Alberta separation, AFN chief says
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, asserts that Alberta separatists will not take treaty land without consent from Indigenous communities.
Indigenous communities back proposed northern Saskatchewan uranium mine
Several Indigenous communities have expressed support for a proposed uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan as it seeks federal approval.
New $220m plan to address violence against First Nations women and children
Australia has launched a $220 million national plan to combat domestic violence against First Nations women and children, developed in collaboration with Indigenous communities and governments.
Good news for New Mexico: the state promotes learning the native language from an early age
New Mexico is promoting the early learning of indigenous languages to help preserve the cultural heritage of its significant Native American communities.
About seven tons of donations are delivered to indigenous communities on a mission in the Amazon
Seven tons of donations, including school materials and hygiene kits, were delivered to indigenous communities in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, during a mission led by industry representatives aimed at improving social support in the region.
Brazil suspends Amazon river dredging after protests
Brazil has halted dredging operations on the Tapajos River following protests from Indigenous communities concerned about the impact on their way of life.
Governments accused of flood planning inaction in Aboriginal communities
The Northern Territory and federal governments are under fire for their lack of long-term planning to protect Indigenous communities in the Victoria Daly region from flooding, with evacuation of nearly 300 residents to Darwin amid ongoing concerns.
Invasion Day is about Indigenous people’s survival, our resilience. To strike at the heart of that is a hate crime
The article discusses the outrage among First Nations people in Australia following a bombing attack on a peaceful gathering during Invasion Day in Boorloo, Perth, highlighting the resilience of Indigenous communities.
Rivers in three municipalities remain above the flood level in the interior of Acre
The rivers in three municipalities of Acre are exceeding flood levels, causing damage to urban neighborhoods, rural communities, and indigenous villages.
Court authorizes eviction of indigenous people in area disputed with palm oil company in PA; community fears violations
The Court of Justice of Pará has authorized an eviction in an area in the Vale do Acará, favoring the palm oil company Agropalma S/A, raising concerns among indigenous communities about potential violations.
Flooding affects four municipalities in the interior of Acre; see situation
Flooding has impacted the municipalities of Sena Madureira, Feijó, Santa Rosa do Purus, and Cruzeiro do Sul in Acre, with some rivers surpassing flood levels and causing damage to urban neighborhoods, rural communities, and indigenous villages.
Garimpeiros use weapons, pickets and documentary against the fight against illegal gold mining in the temporal landmark land
Illegal gold miners in the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Territory in Roraima are manipulating local communities and utilizing social media, picketing, and a mini-documentary in their campaign against operations combating illegal gold exploration in the region.
Trump’s Greenland threats open old wounds for Inuit across Arctic
Inuit communities in Nunavut protested against perceived threats to Greenland's sovereignty, emphasizing their partnership rather than commercialization.
The Indigenous People of Southern Brazil Were Hunting Whales 5,000 Years Ago
Recent archaeological findings indicate that whale hunting in South America began a millennium earlier than previously thought, with evidence pointing to southern Brazilian indigenous communities as early hunters.