Sul21

In Brazil, a commentary published by Sul21 argues that current votes over the Amazon amount to choosing in favour of or against life itself, framing rainforest protection as a moral decision. The piece by Gerson Almeida adds to an ongoing national debate over deforestation, land rights and environmental legislation affecting the Amazon region.

Valdete Souto Severo, a Brazilian labour law academic, criticised arguments in favour of paying workers by the hour, saying the talk of freedom of choice effectively gives people 'the option of dying of hunger'. Her remarks, reported by Sul21, add to ongoing debate in Brazil about precarious work conditions and the rhetoric used to defend flexible employment arrangements.