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Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record

Amazon deforestation in Brazil has dropped to its lowest level since records began in 1988. Official statistics show 3,335 square kilometers of forest were cleared between August 2025 and July 2026. This represents a decline of nearly 42 percent compared to the previous year. The data was released on Friday, providing a political boost to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva just days before a presidential runoff election.

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  • ✓ Amazon deforestation in Brazil reached its lowest level since records began in 1988.
  • ✓ Between August 2025 and July 2026, 3,335 square kilometers of forest were cleared.
  • ✓ Forest clearance declined by nearly 42 percent over the previous year.
  • ✓ The data was released on Friday ahead of a presidential runoff election.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Official statistics now quantify a 42 percent year-over-year drop in forest clearance.

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  1. Brazilian Amazon deforestation hits lowest level since 1988

    Amazon deforestation in Brazil has dropped to its lowest level since records began in 1988. Official statistics show 3,335 square kilometers of forest were cleared between August 2025 and July 2026. This represents a decline of nearly 42 percent compared to the previous year. The data was released on Friday, providing a political boost to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva just days before a presidential runoff election.

    Why it matters

    The Amazon rainforest is a critical global carbon sink. This record decline follows a period of high deforestation and precedes a high-stakes election. The results reflect the current administration's environmental policy performance.

    What is confirmed

    • Amazon deforestation in Brazil reached its lowest level since records began in 1988.
    • Between August 2025 and July 2026, 3,335 square kilometers of forest were cleared.
    • Forest clearance declined by nearly 42 percent over the previous year.
    • The data was released on Friday ahead of a presidential runoff election.

    What to watch next

    • Results of the presidential runoff election
    • Updated deforestation figures for the next reporting cycle
    Sources used for this update (14)
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    3. The Guardian — Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
    4. Al Jazeera — Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
    5. BBC — Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
    6. Reuters — Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls to all-time low
    7. dw.com — Brazil: Amazon deforestation lowest in nearly 40 years
    8. www.news4jax.com — Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988
    9. www.myanmaritv.com — Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits nearly four-decade low, authorities say | Myanmar International TV
    10. www.france24.com — Deforestation in Brazil Amazon hits nearly four-decade low
    11. today.rtl.lu — Deforestation in Brazil Amazon hits nearly four-decade low - RTL Today
    12. www.aljazeera.com — Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
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