As Brazil votes for its next president, the Amazon is at stake

Nothing is Foreign24:01As Brazil votes, the Amazon burns

Brazil's Amazon rainforest is in peril.

During incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's time in office, researchers say they've seen an increase in deforestation, land invasions and violence against Indigenous peoplein the area.

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Ahead of the runoff vote in the country's presidential election, we speak with an Indigenous leader who says his tribe's very existence is at stake with this election.

Featuring:

• Andr Karipuna, chief of the Karipuna tribe.
• Claudio Angelo, former climate journalist.

Nothing is Foreign,a podcast from CBC News and CBC Podcasts, is aweekly trip to where the story is unfolding. It's hosted by Tamara Khandaker.