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Raphael Alves
Freelance photographer who accompanied Terry McCoy on his journey along the BR-319 highway, documenting the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
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Mar 21, 2022
• 25min
Death in the rainforest
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Terry McCoy, the Washington Post's Rio de Janeiro bureau chief, and Raphael Alves, a freelance photographer, delve into the chilling realities of deforestation along Brazil's BR-319 highway. They discuss the clash between the need for infrastructure and the catastrophic environmental risks that come with it. The duo uncovers the violent operations of criminal groups exploiting the region, revealing connections to illegal activities and the shocking disappearance of a key witness. Their journey paints a stark picture of a rainforest on the brink of collapse.
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