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Lula’s Oil Gambit in the Amazon | Roanoke News

Lula’s Oil Gambit in the Amazon | Roanoke News

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Brazil’s President Lula is stoking national excitement over new offshore oil discoveries near the Amazon, calling it a “passport to the country’s future” — a bold move timed perfectly as he launches his bid for a fourth term. Visiting an exploration vessel, he showcased high-quality crude and echoed his 2008 discovery moment, positioning the find as a lifeline for neglected northern states like Amapa. Yet, environmentalists and Indigenous groups are already suing, citing ignored consultations, climate risks, and spill dangers. While Lula insists renewables remain central to Brazil’s energy strategy, critics see this as political theater aimed at winning voters in key battlegrounds. Experts caution: commercial extraction could take a decade — and even then, profitability is uncertain. For now, it’s a gamble with big stakes, both economic and electoral.

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