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Brazil s environment minister resigns amid criticism, probes David Biller And Marcelo Silva De Sousa Associated Press Updated:  Tags:  Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Brazil s Environment Minister, Ricardo Salles talks to supporters at the end of a caravan of motorcycle enthusiasts, organized to show support for President Jair Bolsonaro, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, June 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello) RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles announced his resignation Wednesday, giving up his post amid sharp criticism of his tenure and two investigations into his actions involving allegedly illegal timber operations. The move comes as talks with the U.S. government aimed at curbing Amazon deforestation have hit obstacles. Salles had insisted Brazil needs external financial support to take stronger action, while critics cautioned Washington to await concrete results before reaching any agreement with a Brazilian admin

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