Brazil environment chief accused of `war on NGOs` as partnerships paused
(The Guardian Brazil)

Civil society groups condemn move by minister, appointed by far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, as illegal attack on environmentBrazil´s new environment minister, Ricardo Salles, has suspended all partnerships and agreements with non-governmental organizations for 90 days, in a move that was described as `a war against NGOs`.Announcing the move, Salles said the three-month suspension was to allow a re-evaluation of such partnerships, but civil society organizations described the move as a blatant and illegal attack on the environment and those working to protect it. Related: Jair Bolsonaro launches assault on Amazon rainforest protections Continue reading...