Brazil’s Congress has passed the so-called “devastation bill,” easing environmental licensing for projects in the Amazon and reducing protections for indigenous and quilombola lands. Critics warn it’s the biggest environmental rollback since the 1980s, potentially enabling large-scale deforestation and biodiversity loss. Supporters claim it will boost investment by removing bureaucratic hurdles. President Lula could veto the bill, but Congress may override. With the Amazon’s global role in climate regulation and biodiversity, the law’s passage could have worldwide environmental consequences, including for Africa.