Vidal Brítez

Vidal Brítez is a 56-year-old yerba mate farmer and the president of the Association of Yerba Mate Producers in Paso Yobái, Paraguay. He has been vocal in opposing the encroachment of gold mining in his community, expressing concerns about environmental degradation and the impact on local agriculture. Brítez was recently detained during a protest against miners who threatened local farmers, highlighting the ongoing conflict between traditional agricultural practices and modern mining operations.