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Environment minister Ricardo Salles calls for $12bn in aid and rejects boycott threat
Opposition to controversial president is still in sway to its jailed former leader
Campaign to tout green credentials could be undercut by Bolsonaro’s clashes with Europe
RenovaBR wants to train ethical politicians but many are sceptical of its motives
Forest blazes put in doubt socialist leader’s credentials as protector of ‘Mother Earth’
Move comes as western brands reported to have stopped buying Brazilian products
Brazil’s president weighs up fate of G7 package for fires amid war of words with French counterpart
Concerns rise that environmentally conscious buyers could boycott the country’s produce
Eight months after taking office, the president is more interested in playing identity politics over guns, faith and the Amazon
Ricardo Salles defends pledge to develop rainforest as wildfires rage
President points finger at non-governmental organisations, citing funding cuts
Far-right president has surrounded himself with a turbulent mix of ideologues and pragmatists
Court urged to rule ambassador’s role requires more diplomatic experience
Landmark legislation seen as essential to restoring investor confidence
Area bigger than Luxembourg razed since president’s term began
House speaker Rodrigo Maia has helped rally majority for bill in fragmented congress
Trade and pensions victories do not necessarily signal less ideological style, say observers
President touts congressman’s language skills and closeness to the Trump family
Lower house votes for bill widely seen as crucial to restore confidence in economy
Mercosur ‘cows for cars’ accord will worsen deforestation, detractors claim
Senate recommends indictments against 12 mining executives in Brumadinho disaster
Brazil’s far-right president struggles to pass legislation through parliament
Stash of 39kg of drugs found after Brazilian military aircraft landed at Seville
Brazil’s Araújo tells FT he is forging ties with rightwing governments in US and Europe
Policy paralysis undercuts surge in business optimism after Bolsonaro’s election
