Lula wins Brazil re-election, renewing hope for Amazon deforestation goals

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured an unprecedented fourth term with 51% of the vote, reviving prospects for achieving zero deforestation in the Amazon and advancing international rainforest protection funding.

First covered Oct 26, 2026 · 10:49 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Lula wins Brazil re-election, renewing hope for Amazon deforestation goals — Image via climatechangenews.com

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15d Climate Home News Lula’s election win in Brazil raises hopes for zero deforestation drive — Lula’s re-election makes it more likely Brazil can meet a key goal to end forest loss in the Amazon and builds confidence in a new fund to protect the world's…

16d Heatmap News Brazil’s Lula, a Champion Against Deforestation, Wins Historic Fourth Term —

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More coverage from around the web

euronews.com Lula wins Brazil election after cutting Amazon deforestation to record low

amazonwatch.org Lula Wins Brazil Election, but Far-Right Congress Threatens Amazon and Indigenous Rights

aljazeera.com Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade

aol.co.uk Lula wins Brazil election after cutting Amazon deforestation to record low - AOL

aljazeera.com Brazil: Amazon deforestation drops, but devastation still rampant

Appeared in: 2026-10-26 (#1)

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