Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's Culture Secretary Fired For Using Nazi Speech

President Jair Bolsonaro dismissed in office his culture minister after using the words of a Nazi Leader in a video.
Brazil Allows Mining on Indigenous Lands To European Diplomats

Brazil to Allow Mining of Indigenous Lands by Foreign Diplomats

After several environmental disasters, it seems Brazil's government has never learned from the effects of environmental degradation as it announced on Friday it was pushing ahead its plans to allow European companies to conduct mining on indigenous lands.
Greta Thunberg, a young environment Swedish activist, is named as the Person of the Year of TIME Magazine.

Greta Thunberg is TIME's Person of the Year 2019

Greta Thunberg, a young environment Swedish activist, is named as the Person of the Year of TIME Magazine.
Brazil’s Weak Currency Due to Agricultural Boom Poses Danger to Amazon

How Brazil's Weak Currency Further Threatens the Amazon Rainforest

The danger of losing the earth's biggest ecological frontier is further bolstered by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's farm-friendly initiatives, according to economists.

Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazilian President for Blaming Him for Amazon Fire

Award-winning Hollywood actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio released an official statement after President Jair Bolsonaro accused him of funding the Amazon fires.
Brazilian Drag Queen Pabllo Vittar Uses Music as Platform to Champion LGBTQ Rights

Brazilian Drag Queen Pabllo Vittar Uses Music as Platform to Champion LGBTQ Rights

Brazilian drag queen and pop star Pabllo Vittar releases her new trilingual album which continues to be a platform to fight for queer and other social issues.
Brazil Needs More Financial Support to Pursue Environmental Protection Efforts

Brazil Needs More Financial Support to Pursue Environmental Protection Efforts

Brazil is looking for more funding to continue it efforts in combatting environmental destruction. On the other hand, President Jair Bolsonaro doubts that Brazil could fully confront these issues since for him, it is cultural.
Amazon deforestation protests

Amazon Deforestation Highest in 10 Years, Calls for Reforms Pushed

Amazon deforestation is highest in more than a decade. Environmental groups call for a change in diet and lifestyle.
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