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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Spain:
Chico Mendes is quoted in the article regarding ecology and class consciousness.
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Brazil:
Chico Mendes' assassination in 1988 drew global attention to Brazil's environmental issues.
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Brazil:
Chico Mendes is remembered as a historical figure in the fight for the preservation of the Amazon.
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Brazil:
Chico Mendes was remembered as an environmentalist who was assassinated for his activism.
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United Kingdom:
Metuktire remembers being at Sting’s home when they saw on the news that the environmentalist Chico Mendes had been murdered by ranchers illegally occupying protected land.
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Pakistan:
Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation managed the removal of the last 27 goats from Santa Barbara.
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Liechtenstein:
Chico Mendes is celebrated in the exhibition as one of the great dreamers.
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