Did yesterday’s Brazilian election change everything? Brazil’s long presidential election has finally come to an end. And some hope Lula, the new president, can save the Amazon rainforest.
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The vote that decided the world’s future
Did yesterday's Brazilian election change everything? Brazil's long presidential election has finally come to an end. And some hope Lula, the new president, can save the Amazon rainforest.
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The crowd cheered as Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, began to speak. He had just won an election making him president of BrazilThe largest country in South America, home to 217 million people. .
Lula is left wingRelating to political ideas that are often about reforming or achieving social equality. . He beat far-right Jair Bolsonaro, who was running for a second term as president.
Lula has promised to tackle the problem of hunger in Brazil. But people worldwide are interested in another one of his key campaign messages - he says he wants to protect the Amazon rainforestA tall, dense forest that receives a lot of rain..
During the last four years, many trees have been cut down in the Amazon. An important habitat for plants, wildlife and people is being lost.
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Now, many hope that Lula will save the Amazon.
Did yesterday's Brazilian election change everything?
Yes! The Amazon is a key battleground in the fight against climate change. The vote for Lula will help to save it.
No! People have gone too far. One politician cannot change anything. Lula will face many challenges trying to protect the Amazon.
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Keywords
Brazil - The largest country in South America, home to 217 million people.
Left wing - Relating to political ideas that are often about reforming or achieving social equality.
Rainforest - A tall, dense forest that receives a lot of rain.
The vote that decided the world’s future
Victory: Lula narrowly beat the current president Jair Bolsonaro. Glossary
Brazil - The largest country in South America, home to 217 million people.
Left wing - Relating to political ideas that are often about reforming or achieving social equality.
Rainforest - A tall, dense forest that receives a lot of rain.