Indigenous communities in Brazil express concern that the upcoming election could lead to a weakening of environmental protections in the Amazon region. This worry stems from their belief that the current government, led by Jair Bolsonaro, has prioritized economic development over environmental conservation. The indigenous leaders fear that a change in leadership could result in increased deforestation and further degradation of the Amazon rainforest.
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Indigenous communities worry Brazil’s election could hurt environment
Brazil's indigenous communities in the Amazon tell Al Jazeera they’re concerned by how the election outcome could impact environmental protections. Monica Yanakiew reports.
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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