Indigenous groups demand halt to Belo Sun Amazon gold mine
PolicyMonday, March 23, 2026Mongabay

Indigenous groups demand halt to Belo Sun Amazon gold mine

Indigenous groups in the Brazilian Amazon have occupied a federal building to protest against Belo Sun's plans for gold mining, urging authorities to revoke the company's mining license due to potential environmental and cultural impacts. The ongoing occupation reflects growing tensions between Indigenous rights and extractive industry interests in the region.

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