Request asks the Minister of the Environment to clarify on attendance at the Terra Livre camp; security agents rejoice that protesters have overcome the congressional protection barrier
The Commission of Agriculture, Livestock, Supply and Rural Development of the House of Representatives made a significant decision by approving the call of the Environment Minister, . The goal is for her to provide clarification on her participation in an indigenous protest against the temporal framework. The call came up after the Minister’s visit to the Terra Livre camp in early April. Federal Deputy Rodolfo Nogueira (PL-MS), responsible for the application, expressed doubts about Marina Silva’s presence on site and seeks to understand if there was any kind of institutional support to the attempted indigenous to invade the National Congress on April 10.
Indigenous protesters were claiming the overthrow of the temporal landmark of indigenous lands. This measure is widely defended by the majority of Congress, but is seen as unconstitutional by the . The attempted invasion of Congress was quickly contained by the security forces of the Legislature and the Federal District, which used pepper gas and bombs of moral effect to disperse the protesters. In addition to investigating the minister’s possible connection with the incident, the application also raises concerns about the aggravation of environmental indicators during its management.
According to the document presented, Brazil registered in 2024 the largest number of burning since 2010, with an increase of 46% over the previous year. Degradation in the Legal Amazon, according to data from the Amazon Institute of Human and Environment (Imazon), grew 482% in 2025, reaching the highest rate in the historical series. Another point of concern highlighted in the application is the delay in approving new pesticides, which has generated apprehension among the productive sectors of the country. The date for the attendance of Marina Silva to the Agriculture Commission has not yet been set. However, because it is a call, its presence is mandatory.
*With information from André Aneli
*Report produced with the aid of AI
