In Brazil, the prospect of a far-right return sparks fears of new environmental setbacks

AI justification

Proposed policies enable severe environmental harm and rights violations, justifying a MINT decision. | The proposed policies represent a severe regression in environmental protection, indigenous rights, and climate action. The direct enablement of extractive industries and chemical pollution violates multiple UN frameworks, with irreversible consequences for biodiversity and planetary boundaries. The magnitude of harm is high due to the scale of impact on the Amazon and vulnerable populations.