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Brazil Slashes Amazon Deforestation to Record Low

October 17, 2026

Summary

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 40 years, with 3,335 square kilometers cleared in the year ending July. This success for President Lula comes ahead of a pivotal presidential runoff, reversing trends seen under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Coverage by lane

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  • Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms

Center

  • Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

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