Manaus, located in the Brazilian Amazon, is experiencing a significant increase in migrants seeking better economic conditions due to rising oil exploration activities. Many are drawn to the area by the growing job opportunities in the oil sector.
A significant increase in migration has been observed in the Brazilian Amazon, attributed to oil exploration activities. The influx of migrants is causing environmental and social changes that affect local communities.
Around 7,000 Indigenous people gathered in Brasilia, Brazil's capital, to protest against violations of their land rights, urging President Lula to fulfill his commitments to protect the Amazon.
A research team in Ecuador has documented 118 new fish species in the Conambo River basin, highlighting the unique biological richness of the Amazon region. This discovery underscores the urgent need to protect these species from increasing environmental threats.