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Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazilian presidential election

First reported 2026-10-02 21:25 UTC · Updated 2026-10-02 21:25 UTC · 1 independent source

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s upcoming presidential election could reshape the Amazon’s future. Control of the country, which contains about 60% of the rainforest, could pass to Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Experts warn a Bolsonaro victory could reverse…

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  1. 2026-10-02 21:25 UTCMongabay via AP · news.mongabay.com ↗

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