The 1st Federal Civil and Criminal Court of the Judicial Section of Santarém, located in western Pará, has mandated that the Federal Union take concrete measures to end blockades and restore normal access to the Organized Port of Santarém within a maximum of 48 hours. This ruling by Judge Alexsander Kaim Kamphorst was made in response to partial requests from the Association of Port Terminals and Cargo Transshipment Stations of the Amazon Basin in an ongoing legal action against the government.

The association claims that since January 22, 2026, protests by Indigenous groups and social movements have led to occupations that block access to the port's complex, significantly impacting the movement of people, vehicles, and cargo. The blockades are particularly concerning as they threaten the transportation of grains, distribution of fuels, and general supply logistics in the region, pointing to broader implications for economic activity in Pará.

This legal decision highlights the tension between governmental interests and Indigenous rights, as protests often represent deeper social and environmental concerns. The immediate challenge for the government will be balancing restoring access to the port while addressing the underlying issues that have led to these protests, which could signal ongoing conflicts over land and resource management in Brazil's Amazon region.