Brazil Election: Deforestation a Major Issue Overlooked in Campaign

Brazil's presidential election approaches, and the future of the Amazon is at the heart of the debate. Yet, the fight against deforestation remains a little-discussed topic in the campaign. This silence worries environmentalists, who fear that candidates are not taking the environmental crisis seriously. ⏱️ 1 min read The facts and recent developments The Amazon, a carbon reservoir and stronghold of biodiversity, is facing accelerated deforestation. According to the Brazilian institute INPE, nearly 14,000 km² were destroyed in 2023, a record since ten years. Faced with this crisis, candidates avoid committing to concrete measures, preferring instead to focus on economic and social themes. Political parties, mostly pro-agriculture, have not yet proposed ambitious plans to curb deforestation. Environmentalists point to the influence of agricultural lobbies and the weakness of sanctions. 'Voters still do not know what forests represent for their future,' says an activist. The challenges are immense, and the consequences of inaction could be irreversible. ⚡ Key points ▸ According to the Brazilian institute INPE, nearly 14,000 km² were destroyed in 2023, a record since ten years. ▸ Faced with this crisis, candidates avoid committing to concrete measures, preferring instead to focus on economic and social themes. ▸ Political parties, mostly pro-agriculture, have not yet proposed ambitious plans to curb deforestation. Follow the news live on Flash Radio The news is also followed live: listen to Mosaïque FM, Diwan FM and Radio Med on Flash Radio, without registration. 📻 Mosaïque FM live 94.9 MHz — Information 📡 Diwan FM live 91.2 MHz — Regional 📻 Radio Med live 100.0 MHz — Generalist The full article is on All Flash Radio News, and the reading continues with Radio Med on the Flash Radio Live Player. 💬 Flash Chat — Giving Voice to the Audience