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In blow to Lula, Brazil Congress revives controversial environmental bill
Congress overturned 80% of Lula’s vetoes to reinstate provisions easing environmental permits, allowing some approvals with only a company’s environmental commitment declaration.
- Brazil's conservative-led Congress reinstated much of the 'Devastation Bill' that eases environmental permits for companies, overriding President Lula's vetoes.
- Green groups accused congressional leaders of hypocrisy after approving the 'worst environmental setback' just days after the COP30 climate talks.
- The move was celebrated by a Bolsonaro ally who accused Lula of undermining Brazil's agribusiness sector.
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In blow to Lula, Brazil Congress revives controversial environmental bill
Brazil's conservative-led Congress on Thursday reinstated much of a bill that makes it easier for companies to secure environmental permits, infuriating the leftist government and green groups.
·New Castle, United States
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In blow to Lula, Brazil Congress revives controversial environmental bill
Brazil's conservative-led Congress on Thursday reinstated much of a bill that makes it easier for companies to secure environmental permits, infuriating the leftist government and green groups.
·Rochester, United States
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