Belem, a furnace of a city that lost trees to host COP30
A controversial highway through a rainforest reserve in Belem intensified local environmental harm and political controversy during COP30, amid Trump’s absence and public criticism.
Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula reconcile after Belem comments DW 11/22/2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Lula eased tensions after Merz's critical remarks about Belém ahead of COP30 and exchanged mutual invitations during a G20 meeting.