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Amazon Journey 2013

Rio, one year on

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Back in Brazil after a year's absence, Sue Branford feels the change -after decades of inertia brought about by the co-option of social movements by the PT, the country is coming alive again.

Midia Ninja, alternative news

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Founded as part of the Fora do Eixo, to stage and film local festivals, this collective of young journalists is challenging the established might of TV Globo.

Transparency in Jacareacanga: Don’t you dare talk to me!

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The company in charge of environmental impact studies for hydro-electric plants on the Tapajos river does not like journalists.

Gold Mining: enter the company, and a time bomb…

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The advent of a mining company spells conflict and potential environmental damaga

Gold Mining in the Amazon: Life in a garimpo

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São José is a currutela, a village of gold-panners. Life is precarious but until recently there was some stability and community spirit.

Munduruku people in the Amazon: “Police and armed forces surround our...

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Indigenous villagers protesting against hydro-electric projects face escalating intimidation.

Rio Trombetas: The Last Quilombo

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Indigenous villagers protesting against hydro-electric projects face escalating intimidation.

Tapajos: Public consultation? –More of a PR exercise

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Government-sponsored 'public consultation' on hydro-electric dam projects falls woefully short.

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