For actor Osmar Prado, who plays the character Velho do Rio in the soap opera. wetland, writes Rede Globo, effective federal government initiatives aimed at preserving the environment in Brazil will only be possible with possible new leadership. “A more coherent policy can only be carried out at the end of the October elections, which will be a plebiscite if we really choose a democratic, progressive front led by President Lula’s coalition,” he said in an interview. Brazil de facto.

As for the possibility of an environmental soap opera raising awareness of the importance of conservation, he points out that there are limitations to such formats. “Can this lead to realization, I don’t know, a feuilleton is a feuilleton, I remember when we revived, the question of agrarian reform was discussed, and one of the conversations of Thiao Galigni with the priest was: “But am I not a son of God? If I am a child of God, do I not have a right to a piece of land? Or are there more children of God than me?” he recalls. “These are the questions people ask themselves: why do the few have so much land and the vast majority have nothing?”

“But I’m honored to play Velho do Rio and I think I can contribute with my interpretation and the incredible things the character says to improve the environment,” he notes.

In addition to the format, Osmar Prado draws attention to the political context of Brazil, which makes it difficult to debate and spread culture. “I do not believe that in the current situation and with this government at the head, from the far right, we can approach this issue in depth. The first thing the captain said [Bolsonaro] What he did was abolish the Ministry of Culture and turn it into a mere secretariat with the catastrophic transition of some people who had taken over secretary portfolios into the current administration, which is what happened.”

Changes in the Pantanal

The actor also warns of changes in the Pantanal biome between the first version of the soap opera, shown on Manchete in 1990, and the current one. “My impression is that when the first version of the Pantanal was made, there was more water in the 90s. Today we see it here when we walk through the farms and in our crossings through various parts of the Pantanal that it is practically dry,” he says.

“The climate has changed a lot and the cattle are suffering, the animals are suffering, the alligators are leaving their places of origin to bring water for survival, and so many other deviations caused by this clumsy management of this captain who was elected by 57 million votes.” Even in the face of the script, he shows hope with his return. “My hope is that the economy will change with the new government in office and that we can recover and deal with the damage that Brazil is unfortunately suffering today.”

Editing: Talita Pires