Indigenous Community Raises Concerns Over River Contamination by Mining Company in Amazonas
The Waimiri Atroari Indigenous community in Amazonas has reported new suspicions of river contamination linked to the operations of Mineração Taboca, a mining company operating one of Brazil's largest open-pit mines. Following heavy rains, the community observed muddy stains and a strong odor in the Tiaraju stream and Alalaú River, which run through their territory. These observations were made during environmental inspections conducted with Brazil's National Foundation of Indigenous Peoples (FUNAI). The community has previously reported similar issues, with chemical analyses revealing traces of lead and arsenic in the water. Mineração Taboca, which has been operating in the region for over 40 years, denies any link between its activities and the alleged pollution, attributing the changes to natural rainfall. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Amazonas is investigating the matter, as the community fears for the safety of their primary food source, fish, which they claim has been affected by the contaminati... 
