The ecologist movement in Brazil (1974-1986)

What is it about?

The article describes and analyzes three phases of Brazil's ecological movement: environmentalism, transitional, and the ecopolitical option.

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Why is it important?

Though on a much smaller scale, Brazil's ecological movements have evolved closely in parallel with their first world counterparts. Of all the countries in Latin America, Brazil's ecological movements have sprung up more quickly and have acquired a greater relevance than those of Venezuela and Mexico, for example, who may be regarded as occupying second place in importance.

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