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Indigenous Protesters Block Cargill's Grain Terminal Over Dredging

2/2/2026

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Protesters led by Indigenous groups have blocked truck traffic at Cargill's Santarem grain terminal since January 22.
They oppose a decree permitting dredging on the Tapajós River, a vital export route for agricultural goods.
Cargill says there is no occupation of its facilities and it has no control over the protesters' grievances.
The Santarem terminal receives grain by barge and some deliveries by truck from Mato Grosso and local farms.

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Protesters led by Indigenous groups have blocked truck traffic at Cargill's Santarem grain terminal since January 22.
They oppose a decree permitting dredging on the Tapajós River, a vital export route for agricultural goods.
Cargill says there is no occupation of its facilities and it has no control over the protesters' grievances.
The Santarem terminal receives grain by barge and some deliveries by truck from Mato Grosso and local farms.