Indigenous people from Amazonas who are fighting against mining and the exploitation of fossil fuels in their territories, located in the cities of Autazes and Silves, in the state of Amazonas, said at an event held in Manaus that they feel threatened and watched as they pass through their communities on their routine activities, whether fishing or working in the fields. They claim that, in recent months, drones have been seen flying over their communities.

According to the indigenous Vavá Mura, many drones have been seen flying over the community. ‘Many families are despairing, others have not been able to sleep at night and are worried about what they are not used to hearing in their territory.’

The village of Lago do Soares has become the epicentre of a dispute between the people who have inhabited the region for centuries and the company Potássio do Brasil, which is interested in mining in the area.