Brazil cuts environment budget despite pledge © Reuters The Bolsonaro government has called for protected areas in the Amazon to be developed
Brazil s President Jair Bolsonaro has approved a cut to the environment ministry budget a day after he vowed to boost spending to tackle deforestation.
At a US-led climate summit, he promised to double the money reserved for environmental enforcement and to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
But the budget signed off on Friday did not include his spending pledge, or additional proposals made by Congress.
His government has weakened protections and wants to develop protected areas.
Critics say the president s promises on Thursday were linked to a controversial deal Brazil is negotiating with the US to receive financial aid in return for protecting the Amazon, the world s largest rainforest, and other areas.
Brazil cuts environment budget despite pledge
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