# Brazil’s elections matter for the planet. Here’s why.

https://mins.news/en/item/101151

- DW, 2026-10-15 09:52 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-s-elections-matter-for-the-planet-this-is-why/a-79659928?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> 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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