Amazon Agency, Amazonas (2026)

30/03/2026

The Anavilhanas Archipelago, in Novo Airão, is one of the largest concentrations of river islands in the world, with more than 400 islands, streams, and lagoons. Its landscape changes throughout the year as the water level of the Rio Negro rises and falls.

Taking advantage of this stunning scenery, our reporting team has prepared a special feature for World Water Day, highlighting the importance of rivers and streams, the conservation of biodiversity, and the vital role of water in the lives of riverside communities.

Check it out soon on the Amazon Agency website.

02/03/2026

A sloth was spotted by residents walking along a sidewalk in front of a health clinic in the municipality of Manacapuru, in Brazil’s Amazonas state, on Friday night (27). The animal moved along the street before climbing onto a parked motorcycle.

Residents avoided touching the animal and called the Fire Department to carry out the rescue. The brown-throated sloth briefly resisted leaving the vehicle but was safely removed using standard handling techniques.

The animal was transported in the back of a rescue vehicle to a forested area in the municipality, where it was released back into its natural habitat.

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11/02/2026

A dog was rescued by Brazilian Army soldiers after an anaconda coiled around its body inside a military facility in the municipality of Itaituba, in southwestern Pará state.

Images show the dog immobilized by the snake. To free the animal, soldiers dragged the anaconda to a paved area, prompting the wild reptile to release its grip.

Witnesses said resuscitation maneuvers were performed on the dog after the rescue. The animal later recovered and is in good condition.

Following the incident, the soldiers contacted environmental authorities, who removed the anaconda from the battalion grounds. The snake was relocated to a safe area.

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06/02/2026

At least 200 Cuban migrants have been victims since November 2025 of a human trafficking scheme that used the Amazon state of Roraima, on Brazil’s border with Guyana, as an entry route into the country, Brazil’s Civil Police said. A 32-year-old Venezuelan man was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the crime.

The figure refers to only one cell of the criminal organization investigated during an operation launched on Thursday (5) in the city of Boa Vista. The total covers a three-month period in which the group operated a “clandestine hostel” with more than 30 beds to house trafficked Cubans. Police believe the actual number of victims may be higher.

Investigators say the group had been operating for about a year, using private homes belonging to those involved to shelter migrants. As the flow increased, a larger structure was set up and began operating as an illegal lodging facility in Boa Vista. U.S. dollars and Brazilian real banknotes were seized during the operation.

So far, investigations indicate that the migrants were recruited in Cuba and entered Brazil through Roraima via the so-called “Guianas Route,” passing through Lethem, in Guyana, before heading to Boa Vista.

06/01/2026

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