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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1

The Guardian - ScienceFriday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00:25 AM
Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1
Three years ago, British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous rights defender Bruno Pereira disappeared while reporting in Brazil’s remote Javari Valley. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, dives into their mysterious vanishing in a gripping six-part podcast series. The first episode sets the stage for an investigation into what really happened—and why.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another missing persons case—it’s a high-stakes story about press freedom, Indigenous rights, and the dangers faced by those who expose wrongdoing in dangerous regions. The podcast promises to unpack a tragedy that shook global headlines, revealing deeper systemic issues in the Amazon. If you care about investigative journalism or environmental justice, this one’s worth following.
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