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Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Brazil Amazon: Old enemies unite to save their land
Though the world fears the devastation of this year’s Amazon rainforest fires, those who live in the rainforests are concerned more about illegal human activities such as logging and mining, which contaminate waters and destroy the nature and resources of their homeland. Such activities have increased dramatically ever since Bolsonaro swore in as President of Brazil last January. Over 800,000 indigenous people live in 450 protected territories by law, approximately 12% of the land in Brazil. However, the president has been supporting developers to make use of the protected area for the economy and shown no interest in the ecology and environment of the area and lives of the habitants.
In order to cope with this pressing threat, long-time adversarial tribes in the rainforest agreed to unite to fight against their common enemy. Even though their weapons are no use against bulldozers and guns, their newly formed frontline might push the administration to enforce the protection laws.
Clear and present danger indeed brings people, their ingenuities and minds together. And the world seems to need to realize the underlying problems of the Amazon rainforest fires.
Enjoy reading and learn about what indigenous people really need to fight against.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49660695
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