Former Environment Minister Marina Silva speaks to reporters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Eight former environmental ministers presented a joint letter denouncing the administration of President Jair Bolsonaro. (Victor R. Caivano/Associated Press)SAO PAULO — Eight former Brazilian environment ministers lashed out at far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday, saying his administration is “wrecking” environmental protections. “The president is showing that the environment ministry is an extension of agriculture. That is the current policy,” said one of the signers, José Sarney Filho, who was environment minister in 2016-2018.

Source: Washington Post May 08, 2019 23:26 UTC