Rural murder rate hits 70 last year, highest since 2003
Organizations oppose new environmental licensing law
Contrary to claims by house speaker Rodrigo Maia, there is no agreement between environmentalists and agribusiness caucus on the new rules
Hydropower plant violates rights of indigenous peoples on Teles Pires river
Organizations condemn violations and call for measures from the federal government
Brazilian organizations condemn intimidation of UN rapporteur
In an attempt at intimidation, the Philippine national Victória Tauli-Corpuz is accused of terrorism by her country’s government
Organizations denounce lack of remedy for victims of Fundão dam collapse
A report sent to the UN criticizes the delays in the remedy process and the exclusion of the affected communities from decision making
Environmental crimes at the International Criminal Court
Experts examine limits and opportunities for new ICC policy on international accountability for environmental crimes
Brazil votes against resolution on foreign debt and human rights
For the second time, the Brazilian government refuses to acknowledge the impacts of austerity on the population
Brazilian government keeps economic austerity away from UN oversight
