Rumors of recently found gold near the Rosarinho community, in Autazes, Amazonas state, had dozens of gold mining rafts and tugger boats coming down the Madeira river searching for the mineral and profit. All the commotion and organization are proof of the gold miners rule over the Madeira river, coming and going as they wish, searching for gold. Autazes is just over 100 km from the capital Manaus, but the authorities take too long before taking action and restraining this environmental crime.