Chico Mendes
Chico Mendes was a Brazilian environmental activist and rubber tapper who became a symbol of the struggle to protect the Amazon rainforest and the rights of indigenous people. He is best known for his efforts to create extractive reserves in the Amazon to promote sustainable development and combat deforestation. Mendes was assassinated in 1988, but his legacy continues to inspire environmental movements in Brazil and beyond, highlighting the importance of ecological preservation and social justice.
Born on Dec 15, 1944 (80 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,137 | 14 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,137 | 14 | $6,900 | 3$ |
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Chico Mendes is celebrated in the exhibition as one of the great dreamers.
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