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On Thursday November 16th, the president elect of Brazil, Lula Da Silva, announced at COP 27 that he will establish a ministry for indigenous people in his country. In 1988, Chico Mendes was assassinated for protecting Brazil’s forests. This announcement is regarded as a kind of reparation for Angela Maria Feitosa Mendes, his daughter. Houmi Ahamed Mikidache met her after Brazilian president elect’s speech. Listen to the podcast ” Brazil returns to climate stage” .