Brazil’s lower house has passed a controversial bill that overhauls environmental legislation. Critics argue it undermines ...

STORY: Brazil's Congress voted Thursday to weaken environmental permitting rules despite fierce opposition from ...

A significant bill to revise Brazil's environmental regulations has been passed by the lower house, drawing criticism from ...

Brazil's congress passed legislation on Thursday loosening environmental licensing, a potential blow to President Luiz Inacio ...

President has 15 days to approve or veto legislation that critics say will lead to vast deforestation and destruction of ...

Having returned to the helm of the environment ministry in 2023, on July 2nd she was summoned before a committee in the lower ...

Brazil's Congress has passed legislation easing environmental licensing rules, impacting President Lula's efforts to enhance ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After a series of measures that weakened Brazil’s environmental laws, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has signaled an about-face, signing a decree Tuesday relating to ...

President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil has often criticized agencies that enforce environmental laws, and called fines for environmental crimes an “industry” that needs to be abolished.

As a large agricultural exporter, Brazil has developed a strong awareness of the role agriculture can play in promoting economic growth, social inclusion, and positive environmental outcomes.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree Tuesday that creates stricter rules against environmental crimes in the Amazon rainforest, such as fraud in timber licensing.