Amazon Indigenous Groups, Politicians Reject Revocation of Reserve Ban

Indigenous leaders and regional politicians in the Amazon are opposing a move to revoke a resolution that prohibited new mining and oil activities across 42% of the country. The revocation would open the region to extractive industries, reversing prior environmental protections. The outcome is uncertain as opposition mounts, but the decision could significantly impact energy and mining investment in the area.

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