Fact check: Indigenous leaders from the Amazon Rainforest (Brazil, Ecuador, Peru) have teamed up with Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network, and Amnesty International to fight extractive projects. They use global media, advocacy, and protests to expose corporate and government actions.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement is largely accurate, with multiple sources confirming Indigenous leaders' collaboration with international organizations to fight extractive projects. Specifically:

• The Munduruku people in Brazil have worked with Greenpeace in a 15-year campaign that successfully protected their rainforest territory ^{[1] [2]}
• Indigenous leaders have partnered with Amazon Watch to challenge threats to their territories through advocacy and media campaigns ^[3]
• A major Indigenous protest in Brazil involved collaboration with Progressive International to challenge government and corporate actions ^[4]
• Alexandra Narvaez's successful legal battle against mining permits in Ecuador demonstrates the effectiveness of these strategies ^[5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several important contextual elements:

• Indigenous groups are using legal strategies in addition to protests and media campaigns, as demonstrated by successful court battles against mining permits ^[5]
• Indigenous leaders are actively participating in international policy forums like COP16, showing their engagement goes beyond just protests and media campaigns ^[6]
• There's a long-term aspect to these campaigns - for example, the Munduruku's campaign lasted 15 years, showing this isn't just about short-term protests ^[1]
• Indigenous organizations are developing sophisticated strategies including potential corporate boycotts ^[7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

While the statement isn't necessarily misleading, it presents some oversimplifications:

• The statement suggests a unified front between all Indigenous leaders and international organizations, while the sources mainly provide specific examples rather than confirming a broad coalition ^[8]
• It focuses on international NGOs like Greenpeace and Amnesty International, while many Indigenous groups are working through their own organizations to defend their territories ^[9]
• The emphasis on "global media, advocacy, and protests" might understate the importance of legal and policy work being done by Indigenous leaders ^{[5] [6]}

Those benefiting from this narrative include:

• International NGOs, who gain legitimacy and funding through their association with Indigenous causes
• Indigenous communities themselves, who gain international visibility and support
• Environmental activists, who can align their goals with Indigenous rights
• Media organizations, who benefit from covering dramatic protests and conflicts