Environmentalists celebrate Lula's reelection in Brazil as Amazon deforestation falls to a record low

Summary

Environmentalists in Brazil celebrated Lula's reelection, saying the Amazon can breathe a sigh of relief. His government recently announced the lowest Amazon deforestation rate on record. However, he faces a Congress dominated by the far right and agribusiness interests, which often back measures that weaken environmental protections.

Timeline

1. PBS NewsHour

   27 Oct 2026, 17:26 UTCSource ↗

   PBS NewsHour reports that environmentalists celebrated Lula's reelection in Brazil, while noting that he faces a Congress dominated by the far right and agribusiness interests that often back measures weakening environmental protections.