NGOs ask STF to block works funded by amendments causing deforestation and invasion of indigenous lands
Environmental defense entities request the Brazilian Supreme Court to halt funding for road construction that leads to illegal deforestation and invasion of indigenous territories.
Amazonas Concentrates 8 of the 10 Most Deforested Indigenous Lands in 2025
A report reveals that Amazonas is home to eight of the ten indigenous lands most affected by deforestation, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures.
Dredges used in illegal mining are destroyed and illegal wood seized during inspections in AM
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) has destroyed dredges used for illegal mining and seized illegal wood in actions aimed at combating environmental crimes in the Amazon.
MPF requests suspension of mining license for gold mining in Volta Grande do Xingu, Pará
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has requested the immediate suspension of a mining license for Belo Sun's gold project in Pará due to concerns about impacts on indigenous lands and failure to meet legal conditions.
Txai Suruí denounced a bill that would allow mining in indigenous lands
Indigenous leader Txai Suruí sharply criticized the approval of a bill allowing mining on indigenous lands, citing severe risks to both indigenous rights and environmental preservation.
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.
Federal Public Ministry holds public hearing on identification and delimitation of indigenous land in Santarém
The Federal Public Ministry is hosting a public hearing to discuss the identification and delimitation of Munduruku and Apiaká Indigenous Lands in Santarém, Brazil.
STF authorizes mineral exploitation in indigenous lands of the Cinta Larga people
The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized mineral exploration on the indigenous lands of the Cinta Larga people, subject to community control and environmental regulations.
Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil: Indigenous Peoples Should Be Allowed to Conduct Mining Themselves
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has ruled that Indigenous groups should be allowed to conduct mining on their lands, reversing previous trends.
Silveira celebrates STF decision that allows indigenous peoples to explore mining on their lands
Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira expressed support for the STF's ruling that permits indigenous people to carry out mining activities on their lands with government and Congress approval.
STF allows indigenous peoples to explore mining on their lands and sets conditions
The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized indigenous peoples to engage in mining on their lands with approval from the government and Congress while recognizing a constitutional gap in regulations regarding mining in indigenous territories.
Conservation units and indigenous lands in AM are among the most threatened in the Amazon, says study
A study reveals that state conservation units and indigenous lands in Amazonas are notably pressured by deforestation in the Amazon region.
Dino gives Congress 2 years to legislate on mining in indigenous lands
Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has set a 24-month deadline for Congress to pass a law regulating mineral exploration and mining in indigenous territories, following concerns over legislative inaction and illegal activities in these areas.