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Indigenous woman wins award for campaign against mining companies in the Amazon

May 25 |
Alessandra Korap Munduruku, who spearheaded a campaign that forced large mining corporations to respect the indigenous territory of her people in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, received the Goldman Environmental Prize.
The activist is among six 2023 winners from around the world in recognition of her achievements and on-the-ground environmental leadership awarded by the San Francisco-based Goldman Foundation.
In May 2021, Anglo American AAL.L agreed to withdraw 27 exploration applications for mining activity on indigenous lands, according to the foundation, including the territory of the Sawré Muybu – where Alessandra Munduruku is from – an area of 1,600 square kilometers in the Tapajós River rainforest.
“The award recognizes our struggle and tells the world ‘Here we are.’ Multinational companies cannot enter without consulting indigenous peoples,’” he told Reuters by phone.
Anglo American did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Goldman Foundation said the company told the Brazilian government at the time that it would abandon prospecting applications because of concerns raised by indigenous communities.
“Alessandra’s successful campaign represents a significant shift in private sector accountability around destructive mining in Brazil amid an intense government push for extraction in the Amazon,” the foundation said in a statement.
Following Anglo American’s decision, other major mining companies announced they would also withdraw prospecting permits on indigenous lands in Brazil, the foundation said, a fact corroborated by Brazilian lobby group Ibram.
The Sawré Muybu’s territory is still threatened by mining companies because it has not yet been formally recognized as an indigenous reserve. Alessandra called on the leftist government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to process the recognition urgently.
Alessandra, 38, said she will use the prize money to finish her university studies and become a lawyer.
International
Arsenal stun Real Madrid at the Bernabéu to reach Champions League semifinals

Arsenal enjoyed a “historic night” on Wednesday after defeating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, knocking them out of the Champions League quarterfinals, midfielder Declan Rice said.
“It’s such a special night for this club, a historic night for this club,” said Rice, who scored twice in the first leg in London, speaking to TNT Sports.
The English international was named Man of the Match in both legs — the 3-0 win in London and the second leg in Madrid.
“It’s amazing. I knew we were on an upward trajectory and we’ve done incredibly well in this competition. We deserve it and we have full confidence in our coach. Reaching the semifinals is unbelievable,” Rice added.
International
DeSantis’ immigration crackdown sparks alarm in Venezuelan Communities in Doral

Florida, the U.S. state with the third-largest immigrant population, has become the most aggressive in targeting undocumented immigrants, largely due to pressure from Governor Ron DeSantis. This shift has led Latino-majority cities like Orlando and Doral to authorize their police forces to assist in immigration enforcement.
In Doral — part of the greater Miami area where 70.7% of residents are immigrants and 48% are of Venezuelan origin — the City Council is expected to approve a measure this Wednesday allowing local police to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite opposition from neighborhood groups and human rights activists.
“It’s yet another betrayal,” said Susana Ríos, a 57-year-old Venezuelan woman currently under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), whose extension was denied by the White House and is now being challenged in court.
Meanwhile, José González, a 21-year-old immigrant, said he feels “abandoned.” He can’t stop thinking about the images of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador without due process. “We’re all in danger,” he warned.
International
Bogotá residents line up for yellow fever vaccine amid national alert

David Suárez went to a public health center in Bogotá on Wednesday to get vaccinated against yellow fever. It wasn’t originally in his plans, but he responded to a call made just hours earlier by President Gustavo Petro, who announced he will declare a health and economic emergency due to a new outbreak of the disease that has already left more than 30 people dead, mostly in the central-western region of the country.
“I got vaccinated for two reasons: first, for my own health because I’m traveling, and second, for a social reason — simply to follow the president’s guidance and be aware that this is a problem for all of us,” said Suárez, a 39-year-old teacher, to The Associated Press.
Like Suárez, dozens of people were waiting in line for the vaccine at Bogotá’s main intercity bus terminal, a key transportation hub especially crowded during travel seasons like Holy Week.
The teacher is traveling with his family to the department of Huila, which has activated a contingency plan due to its proximity to Tolima — the epicenter of the yellow fever outbreak — where a state of public calamity has been declared.
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