Chinese investment in Brazil, particularly in the Amazon, reflects a complex interplay of economic interests and environmental concerns. While Chinese companies have significantly invested in Brazil's infrastructure and energy sectors, their involvement in the Amazon has raised questions about environmental sustainability. Despite limited direct presence in the Amazon, China remains a major buyer of Brazilian agricultural commodities, contributing to deforestation. Recent policy shifts in China, including the Belt and Road Initiative and commitments to green development, indicate a potential for more sustainable practices. However, the effectiveness of these initiatives depends on both Chinese and local government actions. The article highlights the need for robust environmental policies and international cooperation to ensure that economic development does not come at the expense of the Amazon's ecological integrity.

China's decision to add 10% ethanol to its petrol from next year is set to significantly impact Brazil's biofuel industry, the world's second largest. The move follows a resolution of a trade complaint at the WTO, potentially opening the Chinese market to Brazilian ethanol. While environmentalists are hopeful about reduced greenhouse gas emissions, they caution against deforestation risks. Brazil's Agro-Ecological Sugarcane Zoning aims to mitigate these risks, but legislative pressures could alter land use laws. The economic benefits for Brazil are substantial, with increased employment and income in rural areas. However, concerns about food prices and land use persist. Brazil's diverse biofuel production, including maize, positions it well to meet China's growing demand, despite potential production limits in China.

Brazilian fishermen in Pará are capitalizing on the growing Chinese demand for swim bladders from Amazonian fish, particularly the yellow croaker. This trade, however, faces sustainability challenges due to a lack of regulation and oversight. The high value of swim bladders, which can fetch up to R$ 2,800 per kilo, has led to increased competition and concerns about overfishing. The trade is largely driven by intermediaries and exporters, with significant profits being made by those who can navigate the complex supply chains. Researchers and local authorities warn that without proper management, the fish populations and the associated economic benefits could be at risk.

In Belem, Brazil, the fish bladder trade, particularly of the yellow croaker, has become a booming industry driven by high demand from China. Fishers and traders in the Amazon region are capitalizing on the lucrative market, with fish maw fetching significantly higher prices than the fish itself. However, the trade is largely unregulated, raising concerns about overfishing and sustainability. The lack of data and regulation poses a threat to the fish populations, echoing past ecological crises linked to other valuable marine products. Despite the economic benefits, the future of the trade remains uncertain, with calls for better management and regulation to ensure long-term sustainability.

The article investigates the devastating impact of illegal gold mining on the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Brazil's Amazon region. It highlights the environmental destruction, health risks, and socio-political challenges faced by the Yanomami people. The investigation, led by Kátia Brasil and her team at Amazônia Real and Repórter Brasil, uncovers the involvement of various actors, including politicians, government employees, and luxury jewelry stores, in the illegal gold trade. The report criticizes the policies of President Jair Bolsonaro, which have exacerbated the situation, and emphasizes the importance of collaborative investigative journalism in uncovering these issues.

Brazil, with over 556,000 pandemic-related deaths, ranks low on Bloomberg’s Covid resilience ranking. The country's vaccination campaign has been slow, with only 20% of the population fully vaccinated. Amid corruption scandals and inadequate government response, Brazilians from various walks of life share their struggles, highlighting the lack of leadership, the impact on daily life, and the need for better pandemic management.

The article investigates the devastating impact of illegal gold mining on the Yanomami indigenous territory in the Amazon, highlighting the environmental destruction and threats to indigenous communities. It details the collaborative efforts of investigative journalists from Amazônia Real and Repórter Brasil, who uncovered the involvement of various stakeholders, including politicians, government employees, and luxury jewelers, in the illegal gold trade. The investigation reveals the challenges faced due to weak regulations, lack of transparency, and the permissive policies of President Jair Bolsonaro. The article underscores the importance of thorough preparation, safety protocols, and collaboration in conducting high-risk investigative journalism.

O artigo discute a situação do bioma Pampa no Brasil, que possui o menor percentual de terras dentro de unidades de conservação em comparação com outros biomas como o Cerrado e a Amazônia. A ONU estabeleceu uma meta para que o Brasil delimite pelo menos 17% das terras do Pampa como reservas ambientais. Especialistas argumentam que a criação de áreas de conservação isoladas não é suficiente e enfatizam a necessidade de corredores ecológicos que conectem pequenas áreas protegidas. O artigo também menciona o Código Florestal e um decreto controverso do ex-governador do Rio Grande do Sul, José Ivo Sartori, que foi contestado pelo Ministério Público e está pendente de julgamento definitivo.

The article discusses the increasing use of the 'northern route' through the Amazon Basin for exporting soybeans from Brazil to China, which has grown due to the trade war between China and the US. The Brazilian Association of Cereal Exporters (ANEC) reports a 28% increase in soy exports from the Amazon ports between 2017 and 2018. This route is shorter and cheaper compared to traditional routes, but it has led to environmental damage, rights violations, and negative social impacts on indigenous communities. The Munduruku people claim they were not consulted about the port developments, and prosecutors allege environmental risks were not properly assessed. The article also mentions the interest of Chinese companies like Cofco in using and improving this route, including investments in infrastructure projects like the Paraense Railroad and Ferrogrão.

On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, organizations are denouncing the efforts of Brazilian agribusiness-linked parliamentarians to block land allocation policies for native peoples. The Brazilian Constitution mandates the demarcation of indigenous lands, which cover about 14% of the national territory. However, the ruralist parliamentary group, representing agribusiness interests, sees this as an obstacle to development. Advocates for indigenous rights argue that the ruralists' economic model threatens the sustainability and cultural integrity of indigenous peoples. The current government, supported by the ruralists, has been criticized for favoring agribusiness over indigenous rights, as evidenced by the non-demarcation of new indigenous lands and the weakening of the Funai, the official indigenous agency. The Supreme Federal Court is set to rule on cases that could have significant implications for indigenous land rights.