AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRunoff Tightens: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are statistically tied ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff. A new poll puts Bolsonaro narrowly ahead, while Lula’s campaign says Meta restricted his account before the first round; Meta blames technical errors and denies political bias. Amazon: Deforestation fell 42% to 3,335 square kilometres in the year through July, the lowest level since records began in 1988. The result is a boost for Lula, but the runoff could shape whether the decline continues. Workers’ Rights: Congress approved a constitutional amendment ending the six-day work schedule and cutting the maximum workweek to 40 hours, with no pay reductions. The change is a key campaign win for Lula. Energy: Petrobras is studying a floating liquefied natural gas vessel to handle rising offshore gas output, while keeping an onshore plant among its options.
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