In the Amazon, Indigenous communities are increasingly taking up the fight against illegal mining activities threatening their ancestral lands. Indigenous patrols in Peru have seen both successes and challenges as they confront cocaine gangs and combat illegal miners. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Indigenous groups are battling illegal gold miners, emphasizing the need for protection of the Amazon peatlands. As discussions around mining evolve from traditional methods to modern technologies like AI, the host state of COP30 faces the challenge of balancing past practices with future sustainability efforts. The struggles and victories of these patrols highlight the urgent need for collaboration and support in preserving the Amazon.