Brazil: "There is a sertanejo culture that tends to see the forest as an obstacle," says archaeologist

Eduardo Góes Neves, an archaeologist, discusses the environmental risks Brazil faces if Flávio Bolsonaro had won the elections. He highlights the potential for increased deforestation and illegal activities in the Amazon. Neves notes that while there is a segment of agribusiness supporting sustainability, conservative factions still dominate. He expresses concern over cultural perceptions of the forest as an obstacle, particularly in agricultural regions. Neves also comments on the geopolitical implications of U.S. designations of Brazilian criminal organizations as terrorists, suggesting it pressures leftist governments. He recounts personal experiences of threats in the Amazon due to organized crime.