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Flávio Bolsonaro's election advance

Updated 2026-10-07 12:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Flávio Bolsonaro is gaining momentum in Brazil’s presidential race. His rise poses a significant challenge to President Lula, who has been successful in reducing deforestation rates in the Amazon but faces criticism for not translating that achievement into electoral support.

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The Guardian

Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners

Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing deforestation in Amazon has not lead to success at pollsMore fire, more ash, more crime, more death. And a globally important ecosystem driven ever more rapidly towards a point of no return. That is the prospect for the Amazon

2026-10-07 11:58 UTC