Brazil’s runoff could shape the future of Amazon protections

Brazil’s October 4 vote did not settle the presidential race. Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the two will meet in a runoff on October 25. That contest also has potential consequences for Amazon policy. The Associated Press has reported that experts warn a Bolsonaro presidency could reverse deforestation controls restored under Lula. That remains a forecast, not an announced policy change: the runoff is still to come, and the next government’s decisions are unknown. For the election result and context, see our [updated main report](https://www.mushimu.com/post/8750). Official totals are available through the [Superior Electoral Court’s results portal](https://resultados.tse.jus.br/). Source: [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/brazil-elections-lula-flavio-bolsonaro-laydown-c194f8965632c8af9bcc4e7a3716cd7c).