Brazil's Lula Hails Oil Discovery Near Amazon River Amid Environmental Concerns

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has praised a new oil discovery in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon River, a move that has drawn heavy criticism from environmentalists concerned about the exploratory drilling's impact.

18 Aug, 13:13 — 18 Aug, 13:13

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Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

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