Summary
Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance of the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, for 90 minutes. They demanded discussions with Brazilian President Lula and protested against deforestation and commercial projects affecting their lands. The protest ended peacefully with conference president André Corrêa do Lago engaging with the protesters.
Key Facts
- Around 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance of COP30 in Belem, Brazil.
- The protest lasted 90 minutes and was peaceful, with no physical confrontations.
- Protesters chanted "No one enters, no one leaves" and formed a human chain.
- They sought a meeting with Brazilian President Lula and opposed agribusiness impacts on their land.
- Munduruku Indigenous group leaders made demands, including the cancellation of a grain railway and clearer land boundaries.
- Conference president André Corrêa do Lago spoke with the protesters, holding a protester's baby during discussions.
- The protest highlighted ongoing frustrations with climate talks not leading to action.
- Attendees were rerouted to enter the venue through a different entrance during the blockade.
