"Ferrogrão is the train of death, of deforestation. The railroad is not going to carry people, as they claim, but grain production of international companies that are financing this project." The post Major Brazilian Mobilization Demands Indigenous Land Rights in the Face of Mounting Threats first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

The filers of a shareholder resolution at JPMorgan Chase on Indigenous rights have criticized the bank for canceling a scheduled meeting with Indigenous leaders from Peru’s Amazon region. The post Investors Slam JPMorgan Chase for Canceling Meeting with Amazon Indigenous Leaders first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

Today, Amazon Watch released a new report exposing the elevated risks of financially supporting state-run oil company Petroperú) amid its controversial plans to expedite new oil drilling in the Amazon. The post New Report Exposes Risks of Investing in Petroperú Amid Controversial Oil Expansion in Amazon Basin first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

Petroperú has plunged into massive indebtedness to complete its Talara Refinery Modernization Project and is now financially obligated to maximize its oil production to sustain itself, despite growing Indigenous and community opposition. The post Assessing Petroperú’s Financial, Legal, Environmental, and Social Risks first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

As the world turns its eyes to Brazil for next year’s critical COP30 climate summit, the future of the Amazon and its peoples stand at a dangerous crossroads as Brazilian agribusiness and global commodity traders attempt to drive a mega-railway through it. The post Mounting Resistance to the Ferrogrão Railway in the Brazilian Amazon first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

Deep in the Colombian Amazon, the Indigenous community of Lower Remanso is fighting for truth, justice, and reparations. Two years ago, their leader was one of several civilians killed by the Colombian army. The post 28 Months Later: Aftermath of a Massacre in the Colombian Amazon first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

We are honored to partner with inspiring Indigenous women leaders and draw attention to their visionary work. The post Indigenous Women Embody Leadership, Resistance, and Resilience first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

This movement isn’t just about reclaiming territory; it’s a profound statement of identity, culture, and the inextricable link between Indigenous rights and the health of our planet. The post Unity and Resilience: Pioneering Indigenous Self-Governance in the Peruvian Amazon first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

Weaving together politics, history, economics, and science, “We Are Guardians” provides an in-depth exploration of the incredibly complex and critical situation, and it is a story of hope and resilience amidst an unfolding crisis. The post Award-winning Film “We Are Guardians” Brings the Fight of Indigenous Peoples for the Amazon Rainforest to the Bay Area first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more

“Today’s decision affirms what we’ve been saying all along. We have not been consulted. We have not provided our consent. Our land is not for sale. We will defend our territory, our forests, our rivers, and our culture." The post Latest Blow for Solaris Resources: ILO Finds Shuar Arutam People Were Not Consulted on Warintza and Panantza Mining Projects first appeared on Amazon Watch ..read more