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Right through the heart of protected Amazon rainforests:

March 14, 2025

Avenida Liberdade eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 13th 2025–As Brazilian authorities prepare for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in November in Belém, constructing a new four-lane highway – Avenida Liberdade – through the protected Amazon rainforest has sparked controversy.  The structure seeks to ease traffic for the expected 50,000 attendees, including world leaders.  But it has led…
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Brazil's Bold Move: Prospecting Oil in the Foz do Rio Amazonas

Brazil’s Bold Move: Prospecting Oil in the Foz do Rio Amazonas

February 6, 2025

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 6th, 2025 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has recently announced plans to prospect oil in the Foz do Rio Amazonas region, a move that has sparked both excitement and concern. While the potential economic benefits are significant, the environmental risks are equally substantial. This article explores the pros and cons…
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