Environmental fines fall 34% under Bolsonaro's government.
Last year there was a 34% drop in the collection of environmental fines. This is the lowest amount in 24 years.
247 - The number of fines for environmental infractions issued by Ibama in the country fell by 34% in 2019, compared to 2018. This is the lowest number in 24 years.
According to data collected by Folha de S.Paulo, 9.745 environmental fines were issued last year, compared to 14.699 in 2018.
Report by journalists Danielle Brant and Phillippe Watanabe It points out that the infractions represented a total of R$ 2,3 billion in 2019. In 2018, they totaled R$ 4,09 billion, considering inflation adjustment. In monetary terms, the decrease is 43,3%.
Last year, numerous fires occurred in the Amazon, placing the country under criticism from the international community.