Very eager to discuss the Amazon fires that have drawn world attention at the next UN General Assembly in September, says Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. As the issue appeared to erode his support at home. President Bolsonaro told in Brasilia that he wanted to speak “with patriotism” about the Amazon, a region he said was ignored by previous administrations. “I will not accept alms from any country in the world under the pretext of preserving the Amazon when it is being divided into lots and sold,” the far-right president said.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week suggested holding a meeting to address the fires that have engulfed part of Brazil’s rainforest. The Brazilian Amazon saw 30,901 fires in August, the highest for the month since 2010, according to Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research. The numbers have drawn international criticism over the government’s approach to environmental issues and its pro-business agenda, and seem to be eroding Bolsonaro’s popularity at home.
Eager to discuss Amazon fires at next UN General Assembly : Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro
