Inter-American Commission orders Brazil government to halt controversial dam
If built, the dam would devastate land upon which thousands of tribal people, including uncontacted Indians, depend for their survival.
If built, the dam would devastate land upon which thousands of tribal people, including uncontacted Indians, depend for their survival.
The dams will damage vast areas of land, upon which numerous tribal peoples depend for their survival.
Indians are opposing the construction of the Belo Monte mega-dam, which threatens to seriously harm their lands.
Protest held outside the Brazilian state development bank
Belo Monte, Madeira and Pakitzapango dams could destroy the lands of thousands of tribal people
'There you go!' is being sent to Prime Minister Singh
Indians protested and delivered a petition to President Dilma's office, demanding she put a halt to the 'disastrous' dam project.
Brazilian authorities have issued a 'partial' construction license for the Belo Monte dam, despite huge violations of Indigenous people's rights