Commentaries by Sarika Maurya and Kshitij Gautam

Can Brazil’s Indigenous People Survive Bolsonaro?

Can Brazil’s Indigenous People Survive Bolsonaro?

Sarika Maurya and Kshitij Gautam

August 10, 2021 12:30:42 am

The beginning of Bolsonaro’s Presidential term has seen an escalation in violence and murder, and even the President has been accused of committing crimes against humanity among indigenous tribes. Bolsonaro policy decisions do not just affect Brazil, some have a bearing on the welfare of the entire planet. Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, [...]

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