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Xavante indigenous activist Hiparidi Toptiro has been fighting to keep his tribe's protected forests, in Mato Grosso state, safe from farmers looking to expand their soy fields. Toptiro has bullet scars testifying to the dangers of activism in Brazil.

Activists in Brazil are fighting to protect the environment — and their lives

Environment

Brazil is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be an activist, according to a report by Global Witness. In the past ten years, hundreds of environmental activists who have spoken out against pollution and overuse of Brazil’s natural resources have been attacked or killed.Brazil is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be an activist, according to a report by Global Witness. In the past ten years, hundreds of environmental activists who have spoken out against pollution and overuse of Brazil’s natural resources have been attacked or killed.

A new report documents hundreds of green activists killed in resource and land conflicts

Environment

A new report documents hundreds of green activists killed in resource and land conflicts

Environment

Environmental activists under increasing attacks as natural resources diminish

Environment

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