Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree

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Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree

 

A Brazilian court has suspended a government decree that would open up a vast natural reserve in the Amazon to commercial mining.

 

The area covers 46,000 sq km (17,800 sq miles) and is thought to be rich in gold, manganese and other minerals.

 

On Monday, following widespread criticism, the government revised the decree, prohibiting mining in conservation or indigenous areas.

 

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-41100541

 

-- © Copyright BBC 2017-08-31

[Grumpy Duck]

So as I understand Brazil is now starting to respect & protect indigenous tribes now?