Bolsonaro calls for more development in Amazon despite outrage
Jair Bolsonaro’s statement came despite condemnation over his handling of a record number of wildfires apparently linked to illegal farming and logging.
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Brazil‘s President Jair Bolsonaro is calling for more development in the Amazon.
That is despite international condemnation over his handling of a record number of wildfires in the region.
It is believed they are the result of illegal farming and logging – which local government officials say they don’t have enough resources to stop.
Al Jazeera’s Daniel Schweimler reports from the northwestern state of Rondonia.
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Published On 29 Aug 2019