Amazon Fires Spark Protest at Brazilian Embassy in D.C. (8/26/2019)

In response to the burning of the Amazon rainforest, environmental activists gathered in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday August 26, 2019. The protest was designed to put pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop the fires and protect the Amazon and its indigenous peoples.

Amazon Rainforest Protest; Embassy of Brazil in Washington D.C.
In response to the burning of the Amazon rainforest, environmental activists gathered in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday August 26, 2019. The protest was designed to put pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop the fires and protect the Amazon and its indigenous peoples. "Our House is on Fire" reads the sign. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Amazon Rainforest Protest; Embassy of Brazil in Washington D.C.
"Climate Emergency" reads the sign. In response to the burning of the Amazon rainforest, environmental activists gathered in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday August 26, 2019. The protest was designed to put pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop the fires and protect the Amazon and its indigenous peoples. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Amazon Rainforest Protest; Embassy of Brazil in Washington D.C.
In response to the burning of the Amazon rainforest, environmental activists gathered in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday August 26, 2019. The protest was designed to put pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop the fires and protect the Amazon and its indigenous peoples. "Bolsonaro is a worthless (pile of excrement)" reads the sign.(Photo by Jeff Malet)
Amazon Rainforest Protest; Embassy of Brazil in Washington D.C.
In response to the burning of the Amazon rainforest, environmental activists gathered in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday August 26, 2019. The protest was designed to put pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop the fires and protect the Amazon and its indigenous peoples. "Bolsonaro is a worthless (pile of excrement)" reads the sign.(Photo by Jeff Malet)
Amazon Rainforest Protest; Embassy of Brazil in Washington D.C.
"Bolsonaro Fora (Bolsonaro Out)" reads the sign. In response to the burning of the Amazon rainforest, environmental activists gathered in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday August 26, 2019. The protest was designed to put pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop the fires and protect the Amazon and its indigenous peoples. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

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