Brazil's Petrobras faces opposition from indigenous groups and agencies over its Amazon oil exploration project, with environmental agency Ibama denying a drilling license.
Brazil's state-owned energy company, Petrobras, faces opposition from indigenous groups and government agencies over its oil exploration project in the Amazon, aimed at drilling along the country's northern coast. Environmental agency Ibama denied a license for offshore exploratory drilling, citing potential impacts on indigenous communities and the environment. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira support the project, highlighting Brazil's right to explore potential resources.
April 18, 2024
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