💨 Abstract

On July 17, 2025, Brazil's lower house approved a bill to overhaul environmental regulations, which could weaken federal environmental licensing powers and speed up project approvals. The bill, passed with 267 votes, is seen as a significant victory for those advocating for regulatory simplification, but environmental experts and activists criticize it as the "devastation bill," warning of increased deforestation and pollution.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff