Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has arrived in the Amazon region amid growing international concern over record droughts and wildfires. Bolsonaro’s visit comes as the region experiences its worst drought in over 50 years, which experts say is exacerbating the risk of wildfires. The president’s handling of the crisis has been criticized by environmental groups and some world leaders, who accuse him of not doing enough to protect the rainforest. Bolsonaro has denied the accusations and blamed NGOs for setting fires to defame his government.
