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Indigenous Protesters Block Cargill Terminal Over Dredging Dispute

2/22/2026

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Indigenous protesters halted operations at Cargill's Santarem terminal to press the government to rethink Tapajos river dredging.
They have blocked truck access since January 22 and recently intercepted barges.
A Brazilian court initially ordered removal of protesters but later reinstated mediation with Indigenous groups.
Cargill reports vandalism at the terminal and says it has no control over dredging plans.
The government defends the dredging as necessary for river traffic.

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Indigenous protesters halted operations at Cargill's Santarem terminal to press the government to rethink Tapajos river dredging.
They have blocked truck access since January 22 and recently intercepted barges.
A Brazilian court initially ordered removal of protesters but later reinstated mediation with Indigenous groups.
Cargill reports vandalism at the terminal and says it has no control over dredging plans.
The government defends the dredging as necessary for river traffic.