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Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level on record ahead of presidential runoff

16 Oct 2026, 18:56 UTC · ≈ Amazon rainforest, Brazil · confirmed by 3 outlets

New government data show Amazon forest clearance is the lowest since records began in 1988. The outcome of the 25 October presidential runoff could maintain or reverse the trend.

Location: ≈ Amazon rainforest, Brazil · Brazil live map
Coordinates: ≈ 3.40°S 60.00°W
Reported: 16 Oct 2026, 18:56 UTC
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Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro about even in poll before Sunday's run-off

A poll published on Saturday shows the race between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro has tightened in recent days ahead of the run-off on October 25. Bolsonaro beat Lula in the first round by a little over two million votes. About 21 percent of adults did not vote in that round.

Both candidates are courting about 30 million undecided voters.
Lula accuses Meta of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro and says his rival should be disqualified. Meta denies the claim.

Updated 24 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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