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BOLSONARO’S ELECTION SPARKS FEARS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND INDIGENOUS GROUPS IN BRAZIL

The election of far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s new president has sent shockwaves throughout the world. BristoLatino’s Jack Francklin details the damage that the president-elect may cause to the local and global environment, as well as to indigenous groups in Brazil. The Brazilian people have voted – Jair Bolsonaro is their new president. On 28 October, […]

Colombians in Bristol Fight for Peace

Two Colombian musicians living in Bristol, Han Luis Cera and José Barco, give their opinion on fighting for peace in their country from the other side of the world. Rebecca Wilson reports. After the referendum 2nd October, the Colombian population has been separated almost completely down the middle, due to divisive political tactics from both the ‘Sí’ […]

El Abrazo de la Serpiente is much more than its Oscar nomination

In El Abrazo de la Serpiente, Colombian director Ciro Guerra takes us on a journey into the Colombian Amazon, revealing the sublimity of nature and unearthing a part of the country’s history long forgotten. Isabel Rudgley Principally, the interest surrounding El Abrazo de la Serpiente has arisen from its being the first Colombian film to be nominated for […]