PoliticsBrazil’s elections matter for the planet. Here’s why.

Brazil’s presidential election could have worldwide consequences because the country contains the largest part of the Amazon rainforest, a vital carbon sink. Environmentalists warn that a Flávio Bolsonaro victory could weaken forest protections, while deforestation has fallen under Lula and is projected to reach its lowest level in a decade in 2026.

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