August 9, 2025 12:48 PM
Brazilian President Lula da Silva Signs Environmental Bill, Vetoes Provisions to Safeguard Forest Protections
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a environmental bill into law but vetoed 63 of its 398 provisions, preserving key environmental protections. Meanwhile, critics said that the legislation threatened to weaken Brazil’s licensing system and derail deforestation targets. &nbs...