Brazil authorities suspend key Amazon rainforest protection measure

Suspension of soy moratorium could open up area of rainforest the size of Portugal to destruction

One of the key agreements for Amazon rainforest protection - the soy moratorium - has been suspended by Brazilian authorities, potentially opening up an area the size of Portugal to destruction by farmers.

Coming less than three months before Brazil hosts the Cop30 climate summit in Belem, the news has shocked conservation groups, who say it is now more important than ever that consumers, supermarkets and traders stand up against Brazilian agribusiness groups that are using their growing political power to reverse past environmental gains.