Al Jazeera·3 min read·medium
Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade
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Al Jazeera Staff
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has dropped to its lowest level in a decade during the first half of 2026. This decline supports President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's environmental pledges, though his administration continues to face criticism regarding oil exploration policies.
The figures come months before Brazil’s presidential election, with Lula promising to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
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