Indigenous Protesters Storm COP30 Summit

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Introduction to the Protest

Indigenous protesters burst into the COP30 summit in Brazil, demanding preservation of their lands.

Key Points:

Dozens of protesters **clashed with guards
The protesters did not represent the broader Indigenous movement
A security guard was rushed away in a wheelchair

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