Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazilian presidential election

Mongabay
Oct 2, 2026, 5:25 pm120 ptsTrending
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s upcoming presidential election could reshape the Amazon’s future. Control of the country, which contains about 60% of the rainforest, could pass to Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Experts warn a Bolsonaro victory could reverse deforestation-control…

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