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Indigenous Guaraní protest halted Cargill’s Amazon river project, forcing Brazil to revoke privatization plans.
In February 2026, Indigenous Guaraní people in Brazil’s Amazon halted a Cargill project to expand soybean transport on the Tapajós River, leading to the Brazilian government revoking a decree that would have privatized river management.
The 33-day protest protected Indigenous lands and the rainforest’s ecological balance, highlighting the Amazon’s critical role in global climate stability.
Meanwhile, U.S. soybean farmers in Minnesota and the Dakotas faced economic hardship after China ended major purchases in 2025, contributing to the loss of 1,300 farms.
Though hopes rise for renewed trade, skepticism remains.
Activist Winona LaDuke emphasized the need for corporations like Cargill to adopt sustainable, ethical practices and respect Indigenous rights.
La protesta indígena guaraní detuvo el proyecto del río Amazonas de Cargill, obligando a Brasil a revocar los planes de privatización.