Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Struggle to Connect Environmental Protection with National Sovereignty

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Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: As Brazil’s 2026 election approaches, environmental policy has become a more visible part of the presidential debate, but major differences remain between campaign promises and proposed economic policies. Both leading candidates frame natural resources as matters of national sovereignty, while continuing to support development strategies that may conflict with environmental goals.

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