Brazil's Environment Minister, Marina Silva, a staunch defender of the Amazon rainforest, has resigned her post.
No reason has been given, but correspondents say she has recently been at odds with the government over economic development projects. |
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Brazil's Environment Minister, Marina Silva, a staunch defender of the Amazon rainforest, has resigned her post.
No reason has been given, but correspondents say she has recently been at odds with the government over economic development projects. |
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