# Manaus land repossession and demolition actions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manaus-land-repossession-and-demolition-actions
> Updated: 2026-10-31T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Manaus, Brazil, have conducted several land repossession and demolition operations. In the Santa Etelvina neighborhood, the Amazonas State Public Prosecutor's Office and the State Public Defender's Office began investigating the legality of an eviction at Rua 7 de Maio. The investigation seeks to determine if a judicial warrant existed, if the use of force was excessive, and if there was a lack of prior notification or relocation plans for displaced families. This area is designated for social housing construction.

Following the eviction, teams began fencing the perimeter and blocking secondary access points to facilitate construction. Public security teams have remained on-site to protect machinery and vehicles following reports of potential threats to the construction site.

In the Conjunto Beija-Flor neighborhood, authorities demolished an irregular construction intended for a public road and stream preservation. While community members stated the construction lacked authorization from the Municipal Institute of Urban Planning, individuals on-site claimed the work was supervised by an engineer.

## Claims

- A large wildfire hit the Alter do Chão Environmental Protection Area in Santarém, Pará. (reported by 16 sources)
- The fire was controlled during the early hours of Saturday, October 31. (reported by 16 sources)
- Authorities suspect the fire may have been caused by criminal action. (reported by 11 sources)
- The municipality of Santarém has declared a state of emergency due to forest fires and air quality impacts. (reported by 4 sources)
- The fire occurred in a green, non-dry forest area. (reported by 3 sources)
- Ibama provided six aircraft, two helicopters, and 70 brigadiers to assist in firefighting. (reported by 3 sources)
- The El Niño phenomenon is contributing to the risk of forest fires in the region. (reported by 3 sources)
- One of the fire lines controlled was approximately 1.4 km long. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Santarém Environmental Protection Area hit by large wildfire

A large wildfire burned approximately 58 hectares in the Alter do Chão Environmental Protection Area in Santarém, Pará. Authorities are investigating potential criminal causes.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-authorities-conduct-demolition-and-wildlife-rescues

### 2026-10-29: Authorities investigate police conduct during Manaus eviction

Legal authorities in Amazonas are investigating potential irregularities and police misconduct during a forced eviction in Manaus intended for a social housing project.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-investigate-police-conduct-during-manaus-eviction

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