Revocation of Decree 12,600 published, but indigenous people request 48 hours to leave Santarém port area
The Brazilian government has revoked Decree 12,600, which planned for studies on enterprises in the Tapajós River, while indigenous groups are requesting 48 hours to safely vacate the area near the Cargill port in Santarém.
Federal Government revokes Decree 12.600 after meeting with indigenous leaders in Brasília
The Brazilian Federal Government has revoked Decree 12.600 following a meeting with indigenous leaders who protested against the decree's implications for the Tapajós River.
We Want the Tapajós River Alive
Indigenous peoples in the Lower Tapajós region protest against dredging activities by Cargill, claiming the company disregards their presence and rights.
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.
Indigenous people intercept Cargill barges in protest against river dredging in the Amazon
Around 400 indigenous individuals intercepted Cargill barges in the Tapajós River as part of a protest against federal plans for river projects in the Amazon.
TRF1 accepts appeals and suspends decision to vacate the port area of Santarém
The Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF1) in Brazil has suspended a forced eviction order regarding access roads to the port complex in Santarém, following appeals by the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Federal Public Defender's Office.
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.
Indigenous people maintain protest against the dredging of the Tapajós River and claim the government has abandoned negotiations
Indigenous protesters in Santarém, Brazil, are continuing their indefinite occupation of a Cargill facility to oppose the federal government's plan for waterway projects on the Tapajós River, which they claim has been imposed without proper negotiation.
Lula's government suspends work on the Tapajós waterway after indigenous protests
The Lula administration has suspended the authorization for dredging the Tapajós river waterway in Pará following protests from indigenous people who were not consulted about the project.
Lula's government advances with dredging plan on the Tapajós River without a license, despite mapped impacts
The Lula government has selected a company for dredging the Tapajós River without obtaining environmental permits, which could have significant ecological impacts.
Indigenous people blockade access to Santarém (PA) airport against river dredging
Indigenous representatives in Santarém, Pará, have been blockading an airport for 14 days in protest against a government decree allowing river dredging in their territory.