Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazilian presidential election
- Heading into Sunday's first round of voting, Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva compete in an election that could reshape the future of the Amazon, which contains about 60% of the world's largest rainforest.
- During Jair Bolsonaro's presidency from 2019 to 2022, Amazon deforestation surged by about 60%, with over 45,000 square kilometers cleared; under Lula, deforestation has fallen 45%, reaching its lowest level in more than 10 years.
- At a June rally in Belem, Flavio Bolsonaro vowed to "modernize" environmental laws, though experts warn his administration could weaken protections, allowing deforestation to rise while technically honoring the pledge, said Taciana Stec, climate policy specialist at Talanoa.
- Flavio Bolsonaro campaigned in the Estacao Parecis Indigenous Territory, pledging greater autonomy for communities and telling the Market Makers podcast, "They will decide what happens on their lands," including farming and mining authorization.
- Political scientist Breno Rodrigues de Messias Leite noted that Bolsonaro's promises appeal to voters viewing environmental rules as burdensome; if he wins, he could pursue policies resulting in environmental damage to satisfy his electoral base of rural producers.
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Flávio Bolsonaro wins the first round of the presidential election – a result that splits Brazil's population into two camps.
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Times of IndiaBrazil election: Bolsonaro’s son Flavio surges as father’s political comeback gathers pace
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, remains under house arrest while his family gains political power. His son Flavio Bolsonaro won a surprising victory in the presidential election's first round. The right-wing Liberal Party saw significant success, indicating growing public support despite Jair's legal challenges. The new Congress will prioritize potential amnesty for Jair Bolsonaro in the upcoming session.
The son of right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro is in the first round before President Lula and could soon rule the largest country in Latin America.
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