Ministers Guilherme Boulos and Sonia Guajajara in Brazil are set to meet with indigenous leaders from the Lower Tapajós region, who recently invaded a port terminal owned by multinational Cargill as a form of protest against President Lula's decree 12/600. This decree allows for the privatization and concession of strategic stretches of the Tapajós, Tocantins, and Madeira rivers, which the protesters argue poses a threat to their ancestral lands and rights.

The urgent occupation of the port terminal occurred after a month of perceived inaction from the government, with indigenous leaders stating that they felt compelled to act due to a lack of meaningful dialogue regarding their grievances. The occupation has heightened tensions, especially with a judicial order requiring the removal of the protesters if they do not vacate by the following Monday. This situation underscores the ongoing conflicts between indigenous communities and governmental policies that they believe marginalize their rights and territories.

The protests are organized by the Indigenous Council of Tapajós and Arapiuns, representing 14 indigenous peoples from the Lower Tapajós. Their mobilization reflects frustrations over the government's failure to engage in discussions on issues critical to their communities, further complicating their relationship with Lula's administration. The indigenous leaders emphasize that their actions are a last resort after enduring a month of silence on the part of the government regarding their demands and concerns.