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Journalist, Indigenous activist murdered in the Amazon

'Outrage and heartbreak' after murder of journalist, Indigenous activist in the Amazon

Aired 06/16/2022

PBS News Hour

Journalist, Indigenous activist murdered in the Amazon

Clip: 6/16/2022 | 8m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

'Outrage and heartbreak' after murder of journalist, Indigenous activist in the Amazon

The desperate search for an Indigenous rights advocate and renowned journalist in a remote area of the Amazon in Brazil has apparently come to a grim conclusion. Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips disappeared 10 days ago, and now there are murder suspects in custody. Stephanie Sy reports, and speaks to journalist Andrew Downie to discuss.

Aired 06/16/2022

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