Brazil committed this month to end illegal deforestation in eight years, but a government report raises questions about its intent and ability to meet that target.
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Bolsonaro Joins a Centrist Party in Brazil Ahead of 2022 Re-election Bid
President Jair Bolsonaro, who has not belonged to any political party for two years, is joining the centrist Liberals, they said on Wednesday.
With Tears, Hugs and Balloons, U.S. Allows Vaccinated Foreign Travelers to Enter
On Monday, after more than 18 months, restrictions that kept families separated and cost the global travel industry hundreds of billions of dollars were lifted.
Brazil’s Far-Right Disinformation Pushers Find a Safe Space on Telegram
In a social media ecosystem facing mounting pressure to combat fake news and polarization, Telegram is the most permissive disseminator of content — and disinformation.
Marília Mendonça, Brazilian Pop Singer, Dies in Plane Crash at 26
Ms. Mendonça, who was a social media sensation with millions of followers, was iconic in a type of Brazilian country music called sertanejo.
Once a Climate Leader, Brazil Falls Short in Glasgow
The country’s proposals show a desire to burnish its image, but President Jair Bolsonaro’s record and his absence from the summit cast doubt on its commitment to reversing course.
From the Amazon to Glasgow: An Indigenous activist says, ‘We have no more time.’
Txai Suruí told world leaders at COP26 that their timetables for reducing carbon emissions and scaling back the use of fossil fuels were inadequate.
Global Leaders Pledge to End Deforestation by 2030
The landmark agreement reflects a growing recognition of nature’s role in helping to address global warming. Still, critics said it wasn’t ambitious enough.
Brazilian Police Kill 25 Accused of Planning Bank Heists
The police say an operation against a gang planning bank robberies killed at least 25 suspects in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais on Sunday.
Brazil Lawmakers Seek Indictment of Bolsonaro in Covid Pandemic
A report accused President Jair Bolsonaro of causing hundreds of thousands of deaths by discouraging masks, ignoring offers of vaccine and promoting ineffective drugs.