Brazil Labor Spat Thwarts Lula's Bid to Boost Growth and Save the Amazon.

A labor dispute at Brazil's environmental regulator, Ibama, is causing major delays and disruptions in the country's economy. The protests by government employees over staff shortages and low wages are affecting major oil and mining projects, as well as the importation of cars. These disruptions are also undermining President Lula's efforts to slow deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The delays in securing permits for exploration and drilling for crude oil, as well as the issuance of environmental permits for infrastructure projects, are hindering Brazil's economic growth and transition to a greener economy. [Extracted from the article]