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Tapajós River
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Illegal gold mining and regulatory crackdowns in the Amazon
6 clusters · 38 sources · last updated
Latest: Mato Grosso gold purchases reach R$ 537 million amid illegal mercury use
Criminal networks involved in illegal gold mining in Brazil are altering smuggling tactics to bypass increased government oversight. Previously, gold was shipped directly from Brazilian ports to the United States and Eur
Tourism and geography of Alter do Chão, Brazil
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Alter do Chão region features unique meeting of Tapajós and Amazon rivers
The Alter do Chão region in Pará, Brazil, is characterized by its unique river landscapes and seasonal transformations. The area features a distinct natural phenomenon near Santarém where the Tapajós and Amazon rivers ru
Tapajós River dredging dispute in Brazil
5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated
Latest: Tapajós River dredging suspension threatens Brazil grain exports
In late July 2026, President Lula met with Indigenous leaders and social movements who demanded an immediate suspension of emergency dredging on the Tapajós River in Pará. These groups warned the work could damage fisher
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