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Brazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon – podcast

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Briefings

A Guardian Latin America correspondent visits Roraima, Brazil's northern state, to report on the stakes of the Sunday presidential runoff. The region, which strongly supported Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round, faces high stakes for the rainforest and local communities. The report highlights the tension between national political outcomes and local environmental and social interests.

Key points

• Tom Phillips travels to Roraima, Brazil's northern state, to report on the Sunday presidential runoff.
• The region heavily backed Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the election.

Context

This report covers the Brazilian presidential runoff in Roraima, where local communities and preachers have historically supported Flávio Bolsonaro. The stakes are described as high for the rainforest and local populations.

Limitations

The report is a single podcast episode from October 2026. Evidence is limited to the correspondent's travel and initial observations; specific voter turnout numbers, detailed community reactions, or long-term environmental impact data are not provided.

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