Brazil has auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River, aiming to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups.

BRASILANDIA, Brazil — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday. It aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from ...

BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite ...

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests By FABIANO MAISONNAVE , Associated Press Updated June 18, 2025 1:03 a.m.

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests By FABIANO MAISONNAVE , Associated Press Updated June 18, 2025 1:03 a.m.

An Indigenous man protests against the auction of dozens of oil blocks, including blocks near the mouth of the Amazon River, in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.