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Flávio Bolsonaro, heir to his father's political movement, won 47% in Brazil's first round, ahead of President Lula's 44.2% going into an October 25 runoff. Despite Lula's near-50% cut in Amazon deforestation, climate-friendly candidates fared poorly, and Bolsonarism now controls most Amazonian states.
Brazil's Supreme Court is set to hear a series of cases that could significantly impact Amazon forest protections, following congressional overrides of President Lula's environmental vetoes. The rulings may affect Indigenous land rights, soybean farming, and environmental licensing in the region.
Satellite internet from Amazon and SpaceX promises to close the digital divide, but the Global South risks trading access for dependence on foreign-controlled infrastructure. Historical parallels and current licensing battles show why public oversight and local ownership are essential.
Zoox, Amazon's self-driving car brand, has received US federal approval to operate commercial robotaxi service without steering wheels in Las Vegas, marking a first for the autonomous transport industry. The NHTSA exempted Zoox from regulations requiring manual controls, but the rollout will be phased and vehicles won't be sold to the public immediately.
A Brazilian federal court has ordered the urgent restoration of Fordlandia, the historic complex built by Henry Ford in 1928 deep in the Amazon. Prosecutors called the decision a 'historic milestone' after decades of neglect, emphasizing that local residents now have a legal right to demand preservation.
After 27 years, Brazil has begun demarcating a 410,000-hectare territory for the uncontacted Kawahiva people in the Amazon to protect them from deforestation and illegal extraction. The process faces legal and political challenges from agribusiness groups, but officials and activists highlight its importance for indigenous survival and environmental conservation.
