2022 saw a doubling of violence against journalists in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, coinciding with former President Jair Bolsonaro's tenure.
A report by the Vladimir Herzog Institute shows a surge in violence against journalists in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, with cases more than doubling from 2021 to 2022. The increase coincides with former President Jair Bolsonaro's tenure, which saw relaxed environmental controls and an increase in illegal activities like gold mining and logging. The Brazilian State must ensure journalist safety, as the Amazon region has become controlled by criminal organizations.
June 19, 2024
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