Brazil's Amazon has recorded a historic drop in deforestation, reaching its lowest level in nearly four decades. Official data, released on October 16, 2026, reveals that 3,335 km² of forest were deforested between August 2025 and July 2026. This represents a decrease of nearly 42% compared to the previous year and is the lowest level since records began in 1988. The Prodes satellite system of the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), a public body, is the source of these statistics. (Straits Times, France 24)
The theme addresses deforestation in the Amazon. The Western source (Neutral/Public Service) highlights a significant decrease in deforestation over the past four years, attributing it to post-Bolsonaro actions. The East/South source (Center-Right/Pro-Gov) confirms this decrease, but is more categorical, speaking of a drop of nearly 42% reaching a "historic record." Although both...
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