Brazil Rejects G-7 Aid For Burning Amazon Rainforest

Brazil's foreign minister confirmed the country's decision to reject any initiatives that might compromise its sovereignty, particularly in response to the G7's offer of aid to combat Amazon fires. President Jair Bolsonaro criticized the G7's approach as colonialist, especially since Brazil and other Amazonian countries are not part of the G7. Initially, Brazil accepted the $22 million aid from the G7 and additional funds from Britain and Canada, but later rejected it after internal discussions. Critics argue that the fires are intentional, driven by Bolsonaro's belief in the Amazon's economic potential. Meanwhile, Brazil's military is set to address the ongoing fires.

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