Indigenous, environmental groups warn far-right gains in Brazil’s Congress threaten protections
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Brazil's indigenous and environmental advocates voice serious concerns following recent electoral outcomes, highlighting potential risks to conservation policies and native communities. The far-right political surge in Congress threatens decades of environmental protection frameworks and indigenous land rights. These organizations emphasize the critical role indigenous populations play in preserving Amazon ecosystems and biodiversity, warning that policy shifts could undermine sustainable development and territorial defense mechanisms already in place.
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Indigenous, environmental groups warn far-right gains in Brazil’s Congress threaten protections
SAO PAULO (AP) — Indigenous and environmental organizations in Brazil expressed concern Monday about the weekend’s election results, warning that far-right gains in Congress could threaten Indigenous peoples who play
