Our Own Odysseys: Chico Mendes

Ross Doyle's Amazonian adventure encountering the legacy of environmental campaigner, Chico Mendes.

From Nights, 5 July 2011.

Chico Mendes’ steering a river boat up the Rio Negro.

Fillepe, the toucan waiting to embark on a river boat trip.

Chico Mendes’ Cousin Sebastio Mendes tapping a tree.

Chico Mendes’ old friend, fellow rubber tapper and campaigner Jose Targino.

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