Actress Angelina Jolie, 49, was in Brazil and was staying at Pousada Rio Azul Jungle Lodge, located in the city of Novo Progresso, Pará. The star of Hollywood was accompanied by Cacique Raoni, leader of the ethnicity of Caiapó, stayed there three days and left on Thursday (3).
According to the Libyan Institute, which manages the hostel and operates in the creation and administration of private reserves through ecological tourism, Angelina stated that she intends to return to the Amazon soon with her children to get to know the region better and revealed a desire to help aware of the importance of protecting the area.
Angelina Jolie and Cacique Raoni spoke to Raquel Machado, president of the Institute, about the threats caused by deforestation and the expansion of soy planting that affects the region.
The Libyan operates in the region through the Rio Azul Reserve, which protects 16 km from Rio Azul and also has the conservation unit that also covers the São Benedito River.
“This area plays an essential role in the protection of natural environments, ensuring adequate conditions for the existence and reproduction of local fauna and flora species. In addition, it contributes to the conservation of ecosystems, natural landscapes and permanent preservation areas (APPs) of rivers are Benedito and Blue.
The preservation of this region is fundamental to maintain the ecological balance of the Amazon, ”argues the institute.
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This content was originally published in Angelina Jolie staying in the Amazon and talks to help protect the region on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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