# Amazon deforestation in Brazil hits record low, but El Niño and close election threaten gains

https://mins.news/en/item/105873

- euronews, 2026-10-19 07:43 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/amazon-deforestation-hits-record-low-in-brazil-but-el-nino-and-a-tight-election-threaten-t

> Deforestation in Brazil fell by almost 42% over a year to a record low. El Niño and a possible change in president could reverse the progress.

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