Sharp spikes in the deforestation of the Amazon took place during the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, but it is too early to tell if new safeguards are working.
Brazil
The country’s tourism boss says tourists are coming back because the country is seen as more ‘welcoming’ with the departure of far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro.
The South American nation wants to reverse what one official called the “dismantling” of the sector during the previous administration of President Jair Bolsonaro.
President Lula will reportedly raise the issue as part of trade talks during his forthcoming visit to China.
The strong performance comes in the wake of a report that tips exponential export growth in the coming decade.
The leftist leader must walk a delicate path between Beijing and Washington – Brazil’s two biggest trading partners.
The trip comes as the organisation, set up to promote business links between Macao and lusophone countries, gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Newly appointed ambassador has spent almost half of 30-year diplomatic career in Brazil; says bilateral relations have become increasingly mature and stable.
Entry to Portugal also eased as Portuguese language country citizens no longer need to present travel insurance, proof of means of subsistence or copy of return ticket.