Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Plummets to Historic Low, Boosting President Lula's Environmental Credentials
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1988, with a 42% decrease in forest clearing over the past year. This significant environmental achievement is attributed to increased monitoring and stricter penalties, bolstering President Lula's administration ahead of an election.
Al Jazeera English|October 17, 2026 
