On 11 August, the Brazilian miniseries Amazonia debuted during primetime on STV in Mozambique.

The partnership between Globo TV International, the Brazilian distributor and STV is longstanding, and currently there are four Globo telenovelas being aired by the channel, both during prime time and access prime time. Written by Glória Perez, who also wrote the international hit The Clone, the telenovela Amazonia recounts the saga of the conquest of Acre state and the fight to preserve Amazonian biodiversity.

The drama, rich in adventure, romance and excitement, follows the international conflict and its consequences over 100 years. The story of Chico Mendes is one of the high points of the miniseries. This activist called world attention to the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest, which had been going on since the 70s. Chico Mendes created a peaceful resistance movement to block deforestation, uniting rubber harvesters and Indians, and using only dialogue as a weapon. The activist was honored by the UNO for his efforts to protect the environment.

In 1988, at 44 years old, he was assassinated in front of his house. His partners, friends and family have continued this rubber leader’s fight, showing that it is possible to responsibly use natural resources, preserving the beauty of the largest tropical rainforest in the world.

The cast of Amazonia includes such great Brazilian actors as Giovanna Antonelli (Jade from The Clone), José Wilker (Her Own Destiny), Cristiane Torloni (Women in Love) and Antonio Caloni (Terra Nostra).