Scandal in the Amazon: Highway for climate summit ruins the rainforest!

Scandal in the Amazon: Highway for climate summit ruins the rainforest!

Environmental awareness or political theater? Brazil is in the spotlight of the international community as the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva builds a four-lane highway through the protected area of ​​the Amazon rainforest to host the COP30 climate conference in Belém in November. This controversial measure is leading to massive protests from environmentalists and locals as they fear that deforestation will result in the loss of thousands of hectares of rainforest and endanger the fragile ecosystem oe24 reported.

The state government is emphasizing the “sustainable” aspects of the highway, which will be equipped with wildlife crossings, cycle paths and solar-powered lighting. But critics warn that the construction of the... Avenida Liberdade Not only is the rainforest damaged, but access is also made easier for companies, which could lead to further deforestation. Scientists and local communities are raising concerns that the new highway could disrupt wildlife movement patterns, seriously endangering biodiversity in the region.

Outrage among the population

While construction work progresses quickly, many locals feel ignored. Claudio Verequete, a resident of the area, reports that deforestation is threatening their livelihoods as they rely on the harvest of açaí berries. Communication between the government and local communities has been criticized as inadequate, leaving the population feeling like their voice is not being valued. Lula da Silva highlights that the climate summit is a historic opportunity to show how Brazil is committed to protecting the Amazon, but calls for real dialogue are growing louder.