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Accused of corruption, popularity near zero – why is Temer still Brazil’s president? | World news | The Guardian
Michel Temer may escape impeachment, but the ongoing political crisis undermines democracy and opens the door to authoritarian hardliners Source: Accused of corruption, popularity near zero – why is Temer still Brazil’s president? | World news | The Guardian
Look At This: Rain Forest Was Here – NPR
NPR spent 2 weeks in the Amazon to find out. Take 10 mins to look at our photos and learn about why it’s so hard for us to stop deforestation — and what could happen if we don’t. Source: Look … Continue reading
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Tudo Que Aprendemos Juntos (The Violin Teacher) – ** — Outlet for movie frustration and adoration
It all looks a bit surreal at the end, when a group of underprivileged kids from a favela in Sao Paulo perform a classic musical piece perfectly. Especially since months before the concert, none of them could even read scores … Continue reading
Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve
The Brazilian government backed off a controversial proposal to authorize private companies to mine a sprawling Amazon reserve Monday after blistering domestic and international criticism. Source: Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve
Gold miners reportedly massacre 10 members of ‘uncontacted’ Amazon tribe — National Post
‘They even bragged about cutting up the bodies and throwing them in the river’ via Gold miners reportedly massacre 10 members of ‘uncontacted’ Amazon tribe — National Post
Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree – BBC News
The order prevents the government from exploiting a protected area bigger than Denmark. Source: Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree – BBC News
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Hundreds gather to help save beached whale in Brazil
Biologists at the scene said the whale was young, measured 45 feet and was believed to weigh between 10 to 15 tons. via Hundreds gather to help save beached whale in Brazil —
Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining – BBC News
The previously-protected area is bigger than Denmark and is thought to be rich in gold. Source: Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining – BBC News
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Temer power plays attorney general to maintain control of government — Open Americas
By Madeline Asta On Tuesday August 8, Brazilian President Michel Temer asked the Supreme Court (STF) to remove the country’s Attorney General, Rodrigo Janot from power. The decision to remove Janot comes after an August 2 congressional vote to drop … Continue reading
Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News
Maria Victoria Barros is forced to leave church protected by riot police. Source: Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News
