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What if Flávio Bolsonaro wins? High stakes for the environment in Brazil’s 2026 elections (commentary)

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Briefings

Brazil's 2026 presidential election faces a high-stakes environmental conflict between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Flávio leads by two percentage points in recent polls, though polling data fluctuates between October 18th and 21st. His father's 2019-2022 term caused Amazon deforestation to peak in 2021 and dismantled environmental agencies. The election concludes on October 25th after the first round on October 4th failed to produce a majority.

Key points

• Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula by two percentage points in valid votes as of October 21st, 2026, with a potential runoff scheduled for October 25th.
• Flávio frequently claims his father was the best president, reversing the environmental policies of Jair Bolsonaro's 2019-2022 term.

Context

Brazil's 2026 election is a critical moment for environmental stability, as Flávio Bolsonaro's father's legacy involved dismantling agencies and allowing deforestation to peak in 2021.

Limitations

Polling data fluctuates between October 18th and 21st, and the article is a commentary from Mongabay without independent verification.

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