November 12, 2025
Security guards and dozens of Indigenous and non-Indigenous protesters clashed at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, late on 11 November when the protesters forced their way past security into the venue. The clash resulted in minor injuries to two guards and minor venue damage before they were forcibly removed. The demonstrators demanded participation of Indigenous people in high-level climate negotiations and protested against issues like oil exploration, illegal mining, and deforestation activities in the Amazon. Brazilian and United Nations authorities have begun an investigation into the incident. Heightened security measures and travel restrictions are likely to be imposed around the venue.