World Jun 29 Brazil redeploying troops to Amazon rainforest, bans most fires By Débora Álvares, Associated Press
World Jan 27 Brazil to end military-led program against Amazon logging deforestation Conclusion of the program means environmental agencies will once again be responsible for monitoring the country's rainforest. By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press
World Aug 18 Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it This year’s burning season could determine whether Bolsonaro, an avid supporter of bringing more farming and ranching to the Amazon, is willing and able to halt the fires. By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press
World Nov 29 Brazil’s president blames Leonardo DiCaprio amid Amazon fires Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told supporters Friday: “DiCaprio is a cool guy, isn’t he? Giving money to set the Amazon on fire.”… By Associated Press
World Sep 02 Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he wants to discuss Amazon fires at UN 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,… By Associated Press
Aug 28 Brazil accepts planes from Chile to fight Amazon fires By Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday said he has accepted four planes from Chile to help fight Amazon fires. Continue reading