Indigenous Brazilians in the Amazon face conflict as some turn to illegal gold mining for income.

Indigenous communities in Brazil's Amazon, particularly the Munduruku, are increasingly involved in illegal gold mining, complicating efforts to curb the activity. High gold prices attract some community members, leading to internal conflicts. While the Brazilian government opposes legalizing informal mining, it faces pressure from big mining companies and skepticism about alternative economic solutions like carbon trading. Despite economic booms in some towns, poverty remains widespread.

December 02, 2024
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