Indigenous protesters halt COP30, demand seat at table in Amazon standoff

In a powerful demonstration of dissent, approximately 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to the UN climate conference (COP30) on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon for 90 minutes Friday, culminating in a symbolic dialogue where the conference president held a protester’s baby during negotiations.

The peaceful standoff, guarded by Brazilian Army soldiers who prevented entry but avoided clashes, featured impassioned appeals…