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Flávio Bolsonaro's Election Advance Raises Climate Fears in Brazil
Original: Flávio Bolsonaro’s Advance in Brazil’s Election Is Grim News for the Climate https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erj
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, has advanced in Brazil's election, moving toward a runoff against forces aligned with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Reporting by Mother Jones frames the result as bad news for the climate, citing concerns that a Bolsonaro-family resurgence could reverse progress on curbing Amazon deforestation and weaken Brazil's environmental protections.
Why now: Brazil's elections carry global weight for Amazon rainforest protection, and a Bolsonaro-family win threatens climate policy gains.
Flávio BolsonaroJair BolsonaroLuiz Inácio Lula da SilvaBrazilAmazon rainforest
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- Flávio Bolsonaro’s Advance in Brazil’s Election Is Grim News for the Climate https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erjones.com/politics/2026/10/flavio-bolsonaros-brazils-election-victory-runoff-lula-climate-amazon-deforestation/ · motherjones.com@web.brid.gy · 5
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