A Brazilian federal judge on Monday ordered protesters to clear the BR-163 highway, a main route for exporting grains from Mato Grosso state to northern ports, according to a copy of the ruling seen by Reuters.
Kayapo indigenous people block Brazil's BR 163 national highway, as they protest against the government measures in the indigenous lands to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease , in Novo Progresso, Para state, Brazil August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Landau
They were also protesting against the so-called Ferrogrão railway, set to cross part of the Amazon to connect grain-producing Mato Grosso state to river ports for soy and corn. The tribe had not been consulted about the railroad, which the government hopes to license early next year, the protesters said. It will link Sinop in Mato Grosso to the port of Miritituba, providing a more efficient transport route.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
5 things to know before the stock market opens MondayU.S. stock futures are steady Monday, with the S&P 500 less than 1% away from its Feb. 19 record close.
Read more »
What's on TV Monday: 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' on PBSWhat's on TV Monday, Aug. 17: 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' on PBS; Democratic National Convention begins
Read more »
Japan PM Abe plans to leave hospital later Monday after check-up, government source saysJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe entered a Tokyo hospital on Monday for a medical check-up and plans to return home later in the day, a government source familiar with the situation told Reuters.
Read more »
Deadline’s Contenders Television: The Nominees Streaming Site To Go Live MondayDeadlineContenders TV: The Nominees, Deadline’s livestream telecast Sunday that featured 28 of the year’s most celebrated shows hailing from 17 networks and studios, will launch its streaming site Monday with access to all the panels
Read more »
Montrezl Harrell clears quarantine Monday in time for Clippers' shoot-aroundMontrezl Harrell's quarantine ended hours before the Clippers' playoff opener against Dallas. He left the NBA bubble July 17 for a family emergency.
Read more »
What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, August 17New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delayed parliamentary elections by four weeks to October 17 after the reemergence of Covid-19 in the country last week.
Read more »