Brazilian President Rousseff to veto amnesty to deforesters

[Judi Lynn]

Brazilian President Rousseff to veto amnesty to deforesters
14:47, May 25, 2011

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said on Tuesday that she will veto any articles granting amnesty to farmers who deforested protected land if an amendment to the country's Forest Code is approved by the Congress.

Rousseff had a one-hour meeting with ten former ministers, who oppose the amendment to the Forest Code, which is expected to be voted later Tuesday.

In an open letter to the president and the Congress on Monday, the ministers condemned the bill which they said is damaging the environment and represents a regression in the conservation regulations.

The amendment foresees a reduction in the share of private properties which cannot be deforested. It also will grant a pardon to some farmers who deforested their lands.

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