A Brazilian trade union leader, rubber tapper and
environmentalist known and famous for the fight against environmental
degradation. He particularly fought to maintain the preservation of the Amazon
rainforest.
Chico Mendes achieved advocating for the human rights of indigents of Brazil;
he kept the rain forests intact; he was a role model for many to follow in his
love for plane and animal life.
“At first, I thought I
was fighting to save rubber trees, then I thought I was fighting to save the
Amazon rainforest. Now I realize I am fighting for humanity”. – Chico Mendes
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