BBC World
Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits a record 41.8% drop thanks to actually enforcing environmental laws, which is apparently still a controversial platform ahead of the election.
The Guardian
Brazil's Bolsonaro clan expands its political dynasty with wins for the wife, two sons, and the brother who finally won after seven straight losses.
The Guardian Europe
Brazil's presidential election pits Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro, because nothing says 'democracy' like choosing between a 80-year-old incumbent and the son of a coup-plotter.
The Guardian Europe
Lula, 80, goes for a fourth term after promising his friend it was definitely, absolutely, pinky-swear the last one. Brazil's election is neck and neck, and everyone's pretending not to panic.
Grist
Brazil is finally paving the BR-319, the only road through the Amazon, because nothing says 'sustainable development' like a deforestation superhighway.
The Guardian
Brazil's ex-air force chief spills the beans on Bolsonaro's coup attempt in a new book, losing friends but gaining a front-row seat to history's repeat button.
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