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Indigenous Activists Breach COP30 Blue Zone in Belém, Two Guards Injured

The UN says the venue is secured with negotiations continuing after an evacuation.

Overview

  • Dozens forced open an entrance and moved through conference corridors before UN security pushed them back and barricaded doors with furniture.
  • A UN spokesperson reported two security personnel lightly injured and said the complex was cleared, secured and then reopened for talks.
  • UN and Brazilian authorities announced investigations and reinforced security around the restricted area following the breach.
  • Indigenous delegations, including an Amazon flotilla that traveled roughly 3,000 kilometers to Belém, are calling to stop oil expansion, strengthen land rights and channel direct climate finance to forest guardians.
  • Parallel actions such as the People’s Summit and river demonstrations continued in the city as the conference advances toward ministerial discussions.