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Bolsonaro mulls deploying army to combat Amazon fires
AFP, Published on 23/08/2019
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday he is considering deploying the army to help combat fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, as a growing global outcry over the blazes threatens to torpedo a huge trade deal.
Bolsonaro may use army to combat Amazon fires
AFP, Published on 23/08/2019
» BRASíLIA: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday he is considering deploying the army to help combat fires in the Amazon rainforest, amid growing international pressure over the wildfires.
Opposition bloc to hold countrywide forums
Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2019
» The seven-party opposition bloc will begin a road tour of the four regions next month to survey the problems and needs of local people - the latest move in its charter amendment campaign.
UN, France raise concern over Amazon wildfires 'crisis'
AFP, Published on 23/08/2019
» SALVADOR, Brazil: Paris and the United Nations called Thursday for the protection of the fire-plagued Amazon rainforest as Brazil's right-wing president accused his French counterpart of having a "colonialist mentality" over the issue.