Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners
Summary
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, leads in Brazil’s presidential election first round with 47% of the vote, ahead of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro’s political stance supports reducing environmental protections in the Amazon, raising concern for increased deforestation and threats to Indigenous lands.Key Facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro is currently leading the first round of Brazil’s presidential election with 47% of votes.
- Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has 44.2% and will face Bolsonaro in the October runoff.
- Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency increased Amazon deforestation by nearly 60%.
- Flávio Bolsonaro supports policies that could reduce protections for the Amazon rainforest and Indigenous territories.
- Many Indigenous and pro-environment candidates lost their races in recent elections.
- Bolsonarist candidates now control 7 of the 9 states in the Brazilian Amazon region.
- The Brazilian Congress is increasingly dominated by agribusiness interests that favor loosening environmental laws.
- Bolsonaro promises to free his father from prison and may include him in his government if elected.
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