Glenn Switkes

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Lula's a Soybean Kind of Guy

Sorry to have taken so long between blogs, but I've been out on the road launching our new book "Muddy...
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Representação contra os Aproveitamentos Hidrelétricos Santo Antônio e Jirau

Representação de ONGs ao Ministério Público de Rondônia sobre irregularidades no processo de licenciamento das usinas hidrelétricas do rio Madeira
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Talking Environmental Politics

In the third and final part of my interview, I venture into the shifting sands of Brazilian politics – along...
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The Darkest Stain on Marina Silva's Record

In the second part of my interview, I talk about irregularities in the Madeira River dams licensing process, and why...
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A Path Toward the Future, or a Road to Nowhere?

I recently was interviewed by Brazil´s Instituto Humanitas Unisinos, and probably said a lot more than I should have. The...
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In Defense of the Xingu

The attack on the Eletrobrás official set off a series of recriminations, aimed at discrediting the movement. But, the Kayapó...
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Tensions Boil Over at Altamira

Shock. Despair. I was on the panel discussing the impacts of Belo Monte Dam, when about eight Kayapó Indians incensed...
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A River No More?

Preparations are heating up for the opening of the Xingu Indigenous Gathering. Buses arrive every hour from distant towns such...
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Marina: The Unkindest Cut

Marina Silva´s resignation yesterday as environment minister has shredded the last guise of any environmental credibility in the Brazilian government....
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The Xingu Alive Forever: When life is cheap

Seeing him waving the "V' for victory sign yesterday, and hearing him thank divine justice for his acquittal on appeal...