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Missing in the Amazon: the journalist and the president – episode two

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Crisis in the Amazon: Journalism and Environmental Struggles

This chapter examines the severe consequences of land exploitation in the Amazon on indigenous peoples and the ecosystem, emphasizing the role of illegal activities like land grabbing. It shares the challenges a journalist faces in reporting on these issues, specifically highlighting the controversial practices of the meat processing giant JBS and the political climate under President Bolsonaro. The narrative showcases pivotal moments of confrontation and reflection that fuel the journalist's commitment to protect the Amazon and expose the truth about corporate and governmental complicity.

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