Amazon deforestation in Brazil reaches record low ahead of presidential run-off
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National Institute for Space Research (Brazil), Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil
October 2026
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Government data shows Amazon deforestation fell by 41.8% over the past year to 3,335 square kilometers. The rate has slowed by 71.2% since 2022, attributed to stronger enforcement and environmental agency investment. The upcoming presidential run-off between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro creates uncertainty regarding future environmental policy.
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