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MINTMongabay BrasilMay 27, 2026
“Essa hidrovia vai matar o pescador”, dizem ribeirinhos do Rio Tocantins
View original article →Final score
-5.04
Confidence
8/10
Amount
1.5M CBWD
AI justification
Proposed waterway threatens indigenous/riverine rights and biodiversity; judge's visit is insufficient to offset risks. | The federal judge's visit represents a positive step toward accountability and potential protection of riverine communities' rights. However, the proposed waterway project poses severe threats to local livelihoods, biodiversity, and indigenous/traditional rights, outweighing the procedural benefit. The net ethical position is negative due to the high risk of irreversible harm