Brazil's president attacked 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg
Brazil's president has called Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg a"brat" after she condemned violence against indigenous people who were killed in the Amazon.
"Greta has said that the Indians died because because they were defending the Amazon. It's amazing that the press gives space to this kind of pirralha," Jair Bolsonaro told reporters in Brasilia.Pirralha is a derogatory Portuguese word meaning"brat."Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called the Swedish teen activist a"brat.
— Greta Thunberg December 8, 2019 The Guajarara tribe, who work to protect the rainforest, has been threatened by loggers who experts say have taken advantage of reduced controls and less oversight to seize control of forest lands.The 16-year-old is currently in Madrid for the COP25 summit -- which could make or break the world's climate commitments. Around 25,000 people from 200 countries were expected to attend.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg responds to Brazilian president's 'brat' comment with new Twitter bio'It's amazing how much space the press gives this kind of pirralha,' Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told reporters, referring to Thunberg.
Leer más »
Brazil president calls activist Greta Thunberg a 'brat'“It's impressive the press is giving space to a brat like that,” Jair Bolsonaro told a group of journalists, using the Portuguese word ”pirralha.'
Leer más »
Greta Thunberg Unimpressed As World Leaders Gather At Madrid Climate TalksPoliticians from around the world gathered in Madrid today in an effort to agree some of the most contentious issues in the global fight against climate change, while activists and experts criticized what they see as a sluggish and ineffectual response by the international community.
Leer más »
Saoirse Ronan Finds Positivity To Greta Gerwig's Golden Globes SnubLittle Women director Greta Gerwig and other female filmmakers were snubbed by the Golden Globes, but star Saoirse Ronan was able to find a silver lining. Hear what she said here.
Leer más »
Timothée Chalamet Said He'd Play A Tree In Any Greta Gerwig Movie, And I Have No Choice But To Stan'Greta, if you're watching this...'
Leer más »