Amid Brazilian turmoil, revisit my exploration of the legacy of Amazon forest defender Chico Mendes with radio legend Studs Terkel
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As thousands of Bolsonaro supporters invaded Brazil's government offices, I found mysellf recalling my 1990 conversation with labor historian and radio legend Studs Terkel exploring the life, assassination and legacy of Amazon forest defender Chico Mendes. Mendes was the focus of my first book, The Burning Season. His life has new resonance as Lula da Silva replaces Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president.
Amid Brazilian turmoil, revisit my exploration of the legacy of Amazon forest defender Chico Mendes with radio legend Studs Terkel
Amid Brazilian turmoil, revisit my…
Amid Brazilian turmoil, revisit my exploration of the legacy of Amazon forest defender Chico Mendes with radio legend Studs Terkel
As thousands of Bolsonaro supporters invaded Brazil's government offices, I found mysellf recalling my 1990 conversation with labor historian and radio legend Studs Terkel exploring the life, assassination and legacy of Amazon forest defender Chico Mendes. Mendes was the focus of my first book, The Burning Season. His life has new resonance as Lula da Silva replaces Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president.