Brazilian Miners Torch Government Buildings in Amazon Region
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Buildings housing Brazil’s environmental agencies Ibama and ICMBio in the...
October 30, 2017Topic
Amazon Region
Suspect Confesses to Killing UK Tourist in Brazilian Amazon
Emma Kelty had been kayaking down the Solimões River in the Amazon Region when she was robbed and killed.
September 21, 2017
Brazil to Investigate Possible Massacre of Indigenous
Officials investigate rumors that members of an isolated tribe were killed by miners illegally prospecting in the region.
September 12, 2017
Lawsuit Asks R$50 Million for Indigenous Genocide in Brazil
Prosecutors want compensation and official apology for the extermination of Waimiri-Atroari tribe during Brazil’s military dictatorship.
August 28, 2017
Two Deadly Boat Accidents Leave 39 Dead in Brazil
The two accidents in the past week left dozens injured as officials from Para and Bahia state continue to search...
August 25, 2017
Indigenous Tribe Occupy Power Plant Site in Brazil’s Amazon
The Munduruku tribe says sacred places and burial grounds were violated and destroyed during the construction of the hydroelectric power...
July 19, 2017
Brazil Tries to Explain Increased Deforestation in Amazon Region
Due to increased deforestation, Norway’s government announced that it may significantly reduce financing to the Amazon Fund.
June 26, 2017
Brazil’s Petrobras to Sell Off Assets in Amazon Region
In addition to selling participation of two natural gas fields in the Amazon region Petrobras will sell assets in the...
May 23, 2017
Prison Riot Leaves 25 Dead in Brazil’s Amazon Region
The riot occurred in Roraima's largest prison unit where some of the prisoners were beheaded and others burned by rival...
October 17, 2016