Brazil: Bolsonaro's Amazon policy draws ecocide accusations ahead of election
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Brazil's presidential runoff pits Lula against Bolsonaro, with a Bolsonaro victory posing significant risks to Amazon protection policies. The outcome will determine the trajectory of deforestation and environmental enforcement, with global climate implications. The election result remains uncertain ahead of the vote.
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The Brazilian presidential runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva remains a statistical tie, with Bolsonaro holding a marginal lead (50.6% to 49.4%) within the margin of error. The outcome is highly uncertain, with both candidates facing significant rejection rates and the final debate and undecided voters expected to be decisive. A Bolsonaro victory would likely shift Brazil's environmental and energy policies, particularly regarding the Amazon and fracking, while a Lula win would consolidate leftist governance.
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