Mining machine destroyed on Yanomami land
Federal Police operation also seized weapons, radio transmitters, ammunition and bulletproof vests
Tapaua and its floating houses
Families have occupied the rivers bordering the town since its foundation
Tuxaua arrested in Autazes
Indigenous leader had temporary detention ordered by the courts on suspicion of sexual abuse.
Grass on the Manaus waterfront
Vegetation formed during the drought became detached as the level of the River Negro rose
River levels begin to rise
After severe drought in 2023, the Amazon basin is approaching normal levels
Beetle Infestation
Houses, streets and pavements targeted by insects in northern Brazilian town
Nursing degree is goal of indigenous students
The aim is to bring knowledge to care for traditional peoples
Indigenous people seek health degree at university
The aim of the nursing degree course is to help their ethnic groups and communities
Campaign to make Amazonas and Paz theatres Unesco heritage sites
The architectural works were built at the same time as the rubber boom in Amazon