Lula wins re-election in Brazil; environmentalists welcome result for the Amazon
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected president of Brazil, and climate activists say the result is good news for the Amazon.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil. Climate activists in Brazil are celebrating the result as good news for the Amazon rainforest, France 24 reports.
France 24 says deforestation in the Amazon fell by a record amount during Lula's last four years in power.
The New York Times reports that his re-election is expected to lead to continued rainforest protections. It says his opponent wanted to make it easier to clear land.
The reports do not give vote totals or name the opponent.
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- France 24Lula's re-election brings hope for the Amazon, as deforestation drops to record lowMon, Oct 26, 12:12 PM EDT
- France 24Brazil: What does Lula's re-election mean for the Amazon?Mon, Oct 26, 1:18 PM EDT
- The New York TimesBrazil’s Vote Is a Victory for the Amazon, Environmentalists SayMon, Oct 26, 6:13 PM EDT
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