On Sunday, the Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF1) made an urgent decision to suspend a ruling from the Federal Court in Santarém, which had ordered the forced eviction of access roads to the port complex in the region within 48 hours. This intervention by TRF1 came in response to appeals filed by the Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) and the Federal Public Defender's Office (DPU), highlighting the legal intricacies involved in land use and indigenous rights in Brazil.

Tension has been mounting in Santarém since January 22, when indigenous groups began blocking access roads to the port facilities operated by Cargill Agrícola and the Amazon Basin Terminal and Cargo Transfer Stations Association (Amport). The indigenous peoples are demanding the revocation of Decree 12.600, which they argue facilitates the opening of waterways and paves the way for dredging operations in the Tapajós River, potentially threatening their land and way of life.

The situation reflects broader conflicts in Brazil surrounding indigenous rights, environmental concerns, and economic development. The ruling from TRF1 provides temporary relief to the indigenous communities, as they seek a more permanent resolution regarding their rights to land and resources, particularly concerning the environmental impacts of commercial activities in their region.