AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRunoff Race: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro traded corruption accusations in their first face-to-face debate, a week before the Oct. 25 vote. Polls show a close contest, with corruption a major voter concern. Brazil’s election court has ordered Meta to show that it treats both campaigns equally. Amazon Fires: More than 1,900 fire hotspots were reported in the Amazon this month. Smoke forced school and workplace closures in Manaus and worsened respiratory problems, even as recent figures show annual deforestation at a record low. Authorities are investigating whether the fires were coordinated. Poultry Exports: Brazil reported Newcastle disease at a turkey farm in Santa Catarina, raising concerns about trade restrictions for the world’s largest chicken exporter. Trade: New Zealand and Brazil agreed to establish a dialogue to expand trade and investment, with the first meeting planned after Brazil’s runoff.
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