**Amazon Tribe Files Lawsuit Against NY Times Over Defamatory Claims**

Wed Jul 09 2025 17:47:39 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Amazon Tribe Files Lawsuit Against NY Times Over Defamatory Claims**

An indigenous community's fight for justice against media portrayal highlights the challenges of modern technology's impact.


The Marubo tribe's lawsuit against the New York Times revolves around alleged defamation stemming from a report on their internet access, exposing deep-seated cultural tensions and the effects of sensationalism in media narratives.

The Marubo tribe, an indigenous group from the Amazon, is filing a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times (NYT), claiming that a report regarding their access to high-speed internet resulted in harmful stereotypes. The tribe asserts that the NYT article led to a media frenzy that characterized its young members as “porn addicts” and portrayed the community as unable to navigate basic internet exposure.

The lawsuit, which also includes defendants TMZ and Yahoo, alleges that the NYT's coverage misrepresented the tribe, implying that their youth had succumbed to issues such as pornography addiction. In their legal complaint, the plaintiffs argue that the article suggested the Marubo were “grappling with the same challenges that have racked American households for years,” painting a negative picture of their culture.

The tribe is seeking $180 million in damages, asserting that the NYT report led to harmful stereotypes being amplified by other media outlets which mocked the youth and distorted their traditions. The original report mentioned concerns over young men displaying "more aggressive sexual behavior" and showcased community leaders expressing unease about the internet's impact.

Despite the backlash, a spokesperson for the NYT stated that the article provided a "sensitive and nuanced exploration" of the challenges and benefits brought by new technology in the community. The NYT did issue a follow-up piece clarifying that they did not claim the tribe had developed a pornography addiction, addressing the widespread misunderstandings spawned by the original headlines.

The named plaintiffs in the suit, community leader Enoque Marubo and activist Flora Dutra, contend that the event has subjected them to public humiliation, harassment, and harmed their reputations. The repercussions of this coverage, exacerbated by sensationalized headlines, illustrate ongoing tensions surrounding indigenous narratives and media representation in the age of digital technology.

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