Brazil has launched a new initiative to protect the Amazon rainforest, targeting illegal loggers and land grabbers. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced an expanded federal task force, with drones and satellite monitoring to track deforestation in real time.
The plan aims to meet Brazil’s climate commitments while safeguarding indigenous communities. Environmentalists welcomed the move, but warned implementation will be key. The Amazon, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” is vital for global climate stability, and its protection has drawn worldwide attention.