Much of the Amazon rainforest lies in Brazil, and its fate is closely tied to national politics. Deforestation rose under far-right president Jair Bolsonaro and declined during Lula da Silva’s terms. With Lula and Bolsonaro’s son Flávio as key contenders in October 2026, what could the election mean for the rainforest - and the planet?

The show’s own verdict is on its page.