MPF warns of mercury contamination risk from illegal mining in communities in the interior of AM
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about potential mercury contamination affecting indigenous and riverside communities due to illegal mining activities in the Rio Tonantins region.
Expansion of the energy network will benefit 2,200 families in Arapiuns communities
The expansion of the electric grid in the Arapiuns region will improve electricity access for 2,200 families in rural and riverside communities.
Itinerant Public Ministry serves riverside communities in Northern MG
The Itinerant Public Ministry of Minas Gerais will provide services to riverside communities along the São Francisco River from March 2 to 13.
Transforming rivers into roads is losing the way
Indigenous and riverside communities in the Tapajós region are advocating for the recognition of rivers as living entities with rights, emphasizing their cultural and ecological significance.
Teachers receive school kits to work in riverside communities of Amapá
Teachers in Amapá, Brazil, have received educational kits to support their teaching efforts in remote riverside communities.
Tapajonic Carnival Circuit will have festivities in neighborhoods, communities, Alter do Chão, and Santarém shoreline
The city of Santarém announced the official schedule for the 2026 Carnival, which will take place from February 14 to 17 and include celebrations in neighborhoods, riverside communities, and the shores of Alter do Chão and Santarém.