Raoni Metuktire has been an outspoken activist against Brazilian leaders who have been dismissive of the destruction plaguing the Amazon.
The Nobel committee is scheduled to announce the recipient of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, bestowing the honor on one person who meets its criteria. Environmental activist and indigenous Kayapo tribe leader Chief Raoni Metuktire is one of the favored nominees for the award for his work to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.
Raoni Metuktire has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work against deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.in September, Metuktire accused Bolsonaro of encouraging deforestation. "Unfortunately some people both inside and outside Brazil, supported by NGOs, have stubbornly insisted on treating and keeping our Indians as if they are real cavemen," he said."Indigenous leaders like Chief Raoni are often used as pawns by foreign governments in their media war to advance their interests in the Amazon."
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