Indigenous community leaders protesting industrial development in the Amazon forcibly entered the Cop30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil, resulting in minor injuries to two security guards. The protesters, carrying flags and signs with slogans like "our land is not for sale," expressed frustration over agribusiness, illegal mining, and logging in the Amazon and demanded a greater say in the management of their lands.
The incident occurred when dozens of Indigenous leaders, who had arrived by boat to participate in the talks, breached security barriers at the main entrance. UN officials stated that security personnel followed protocols to secure the venue and that Brazilian and UN authorities are investigating the clash. Witnesses described a scuffle involving thrown objects and conf... download the app to read more
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