Environmentalists celebrate Lula's reelection in Brazil: 'The Amazon can breathe a sigh of relief'
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Environmentalists, Indigenous groups and climate scientists are celebrating the reelection in Brazil of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , which brings the prospect of a conti Environmentalists, Indigenous groups and climate scientists are celebrating the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil, which they predict will continue to focus on stopping illegal deforestation of the Amazon. However, supporters have warned that a Congress dominated by the far right and the agribusiness caucus could undermine efforts to protect the forest and combat climate change. Lula defeated Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of far-right former President Jair Bolsonario, with 51.78% of the vote to 48.21%. The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, known as APIB, was among the organizations that went to court to secure Indigenous voters' access to the polls. The victory reflects shifts in voter support and higher turnout nationwide.
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MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Environmentalists, Indigenous groups and climate scientists are celebrating the reelection in Brazil of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , which brings the prospect of a conti... [5828 symbols]
