The decree opens Brazil’s market to guns and ammunition made outside of Brazil according to a summary of the decree. (Eraldo Peres/Associated Press)RIO DE JANEIRO — After backing out of hosting the 2019 U.N. climate summit, Brazil has now canceled a United Nations climate change event that was to be held in August in the city of Salvador. The decision that came to light Tuesday was the latest blow to climate change consensus by the new government of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. Environment Minister Ricardo Salles has called climate change a “secondary issue” and says he wants to focus on everyday problems like sanitation. “It’s sad to see Brazil losing an opportunity to be a leader in the world’s fight against climate change.”He said local governments in Brazil will continue to make efforts against climate change even if the federal government is not behind them.

Source: Washington Post May 14, 2019 19:47 UTC