Belém, Brazil, Nov 13, 2025 (AFP) - Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a 'talking-to'

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2025-11-13

A renowned Brazilian tribal chief was among Indigenous activists on the sidelines of UN climate talks when he said Wednesday he was prepared to give the president a "talking-to" if he ignored concerns over oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva openly backed the controversial drilling project which began in October when oil giant Petrobras secured a license after a years-long battle. Raoni Metuktir......

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Washington, Nov 12, 2025 (AFP) - Jane Goodall honored in Washington by conservationists including DiCaprio

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