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flag A proposed Amazon railway sparks protest ahead of Brazil’s COP30, pitting climate goals against Indigenous rights and deforestation risks.

flag A proposed 1,000-kilometer railway in the Amazon, Ferrograo, is drawing protests ahead of Brazil’s COP30 climate summit. flag Intended to replace truck transport of soy and corn from Sinop to the Tapajós River port, the project could carry 70 million tons annually and reduce emissions. flag However, Indigenous groups and environmentalists warn it threatens their lands, risks accelerating deforestation, and lacks proper consultation. flag The project’s future depends on a Supreme Court decision on park boundaries and congressional approval, amid concerns that economic gains may undermine climate and Indigenous rights goals.

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