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Bolsonaro's Decree and the Amazon Dilemma

This chapter examines President Jair Bolsonaro's proposed decree to regulate public land in the Amazon, which has sparked controversy due to its potential to encourage land grabbing and deforestation. It also highlights the implications of this legislation on environmental crises and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in facilitating illegal logging activities.

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