'Outrage and heartbreak' after murder of journalist, Indigenous activist in the Amazon

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English - June 16, 2022 22:35 - 8 minutes - 16 MB - ★★★★ - 967 ratings
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The desperate search for an Indigenous rights advocate and renowned journalist in a remote area of the Amazon in Brazil has apparently come to a grim conclusion. Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips disappeared 10 days ago, and now there are murder suspects in custody. Stephanie Sy reports, and speaks to journalist Andrew Downie to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders