Indigenous protesters dismantled their encampment and left the Cargill headquarters in Santarém, Brazil, on Wednesday, after the government announced the revocation of a decree related to proposed waterways in the Amazon. The protesters had been blockading the entrance to the agribusiness company for more than a month, voicing their opposition to the waterways plan which was supported by President Lula's government. Their actions intensified after they invaded the company’s premises to draw attention to their cause, which included placing posters as part of their demonstration.

The decree, which was targeted by the Indigenous groups, was officially repealed on Tuesday, after mounting pressure on the government following a series of protests that began in January. The Indigenous peoples of the Tapajós region in western Pará initiated their occupation of the Cargill terminal on January 22, demanding an end to the project that would introduce waterways on the Tapajós, Madeira, and Tocantins rivers. The government’s reversal marked a significant victory for the protesters, who had been fighting to protect their land and resources from industrial exploitation.

The situation shed light on the ongoing struggles of Indigenous communities in Brazil against governmental and corporate policies that threaten their lands. Although the Cargill company reported instances of vandalism during the protests, the event underscored a key moment of resistance against the government's environmental policies, potentially influencing future dialogues on Indigenous rights and environmental conservation in the region.