Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a controversial bill into law while vetoing significant parts to protect the environmental licensing system. He amended 63 of the 398 provisions, garnering mixed reactions from environmentalists. While the bill was viewed as a major setback to environmental protections, the amendments allow Brazil to maintain its commitment to eliminate deforestation by 2030. Advocates are now urging the public to pressure lawmakers to uphold the vetoes, despite challenges posed by opposition efforts to block government proposals and legislative activities.
Lula's decision to veto key articles of the bill is seen as a necessary step to protect Brazil's environmental licensing system. The revised legislation keeps deforestation targets intact.
Environmental campaigners welcomed the vetoes but emphasized the need for civil society to mobilize pressure on lawmakers. The political landscape remains challenging for the Lula administration.
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