The lower house of Congress in Brazil has passed a controversial bill that aims to limit the expansion of Indigenous lands, a move seen as a setback for environmental protection and the rights of native peoples. The legislation, which still needs to be approved by the Senate, garnered support from representatives aligned with the agribusiness sector and opposition groups, but it has faced strong opposition from Indigenous communities and environmental activists. The bill sets a restriction that Indigenous reserves can…

Setback for Amazon Protection and Indigenous Rights Brazil’s lower house of Congress has approved legislation that would limit the expansion of Indigenous lands, a move seen as detrimental to the protection of the Amazon and its native peoples. The bill, passed by the Chamber of Deputies, stipulates that reserves can only be established on land occupied by Indigenous communities at the time of the current constitution’s promulgation in 1988. This legislation, promoted by representatives aligned with the agribusiness sector, poses…

Brasilia- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a passionate call for increased integration among South American nations during a summit held in Brasilia on Tuesday. In his opening speech, President Lula emphasized the need for closer economic, cultural, and social cooperation among the countries in the region. Banking Collaboration and Reduced Dependency President Lula urged state banks to join forces in financing development projects across South America. By pooling resources, these financial institutions can facilitate economic growth and…