Three Powers: Indigenous people of Tapajós are the winners of the week; son of Lula is the loser
Indigenous peoples from the Tapajós region successfully pressured the Lula government to revoke a decree concerning waterways in the Amazon.
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.
Burning waste is as unsustainable as accusations of ulterior motives
The article critiques the narrative that foreign conspiracies accuse environmentalists of undermining the agribusiness sector, particularly regarding waste-to-energy initiatives in Brazil.
Indigenous people leave Cargill headquarters in Santarém (PA) after revocation of waterways decree; company claims there was vandalism
Indigenous protesters vacated the Cargill headquarters in Santarém, Brazil, following the revocation of a controversial waterways decree that they had been protesting against for over a month.
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.
Tapajós Theater Festival opens registrations for workshops and confirms second edition in Santarém
The Tapajós Theater Festival has opened registrations for its artistic training workshops, set to take place from March 17 to 22, 2026, in Santarém, Brazil.
Indigenous people will only begin to vacate the Cargill port area in Santarém after revocation published in the Official Gazette
Indigenous leaders in Santarém, Brazil, have stated they will only vacate the Cargill port area once an official revocation of decree 12,600 is published in the official government gazette.
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.
Boulos and Guajajara will receive indigenous people who invaded port in protest against Lula
Indigenous leaders from the Lower Tapajós invaded a port terminal in protest against President Lula's decree on privatization.
Indigenous People Invade Port Terminal of Multinational Agribusiness in Santarém
Indigenous groups in the Tapajós region have invaded a major agribusiness port terminal in Santarém, Brazil, in a protest against a government decree impacting their land rights.
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.
Carnapauxis 2026: The century-old tradition that attracts thousands of revelers and has special coverage from TV Tapajós
Carnapauxis 2026 is set to celebrate its century-old tradition in Óbidos, Pará, attracting thousands of revelers and showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage with special coverage by TV Tapajós.
The reconstruction of the footbridge that fell on Torquato Tapajós will resume, says David Almeida upon the return of the Council
Mayor David Almeida announced the resumption of reconstruction efforts for the Santos Dumont footbridge in Manaus following its collapse last year.
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.
Deadline Given to Federal Government by Indigenous Peoples for Response on Revocation of Decree Ends This Friday, 6
Indigenous leaders of Tapajós have given the Brazilian federal government until noon on Friday, the 6th, to respond to their counterproposal concerning the revocation of decree 12.600 following prolonged negotiations.
Tapajós Indigenous Peoples Prepare Counterproposal to Federal Government for Revocation of Decree
Indigenous groups from the Tapajós region are preparing a counterproposal to the Brazilian federal government regarding Decree 12.600/2025, which affects the Tapajós Waterway's management.
Indigenous people release access to the airport in Santarém (PA) and maintain occupation at Cargill
Indigenous protesters in the Tapajós region of western Pará have cleared access to Santarém airport but continue to occupy Cargill's local headquarters to discuss the government's controversial decree affecting their land and waterways.
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.