Climate · Brasília, Brazil · October 28, 2026

Lula's re-election seen as boost for Amazon protection

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 10:39 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Environmentalists welcomed Lula's win. His government reported record-low Amazon deforestation. He faces a hostile Congress.

Why it matters

Brazil's forest policy affects global climate.

Background

Lula won a third term, his fourth overall.

Sources

• PBS NewsHour ↗Oct 27, 1:26 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 27, 10:39 AM ET

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