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Brazil is facing a dengue crisis worsened by heavy rains, is preparing for the COP30 climate summit amid lodging shortages, and is seeking EU support for a new $125 billion forest protection fund.

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Brazil churches prepare space for COP30 delegates amid lodging crunch

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  • Churches in Belém are preparing unused spaces to accommodate COP30 guests.
  • Local homeowners are also offering temporary lodging due to high demand. 54s
  • Some infrastructure for heads of state and delegates remains unfinished. 1m 15s
  • A recent construction strike and incomplete cruise ship terminals have raised concerns. 2m 1s
  • President Lula da Silva has downplayed accommodation concerns, highlighting the summit's authenticity. 2m 33s
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Brazil churches prepare space for COP30 delegates amid lodging crunch
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Reuters
4 hours ago
Brazil churches prepare space for COP30 delegates amid lodging crunch

Churches in Belém are converting unused spaces to accommodate COP30 delegates due to a shortage of hotel rooms and rising prices.

Brazilian minister seeks EU support for new forest protection fund
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Euronews
5 hours ago
Brazilian minister seeks EU support for new forest protection fund

Brazil is seeking EU backing for a $125 billion fund to protect tropical forests, with President Lula da Silva pledging $1 billion from Brazil.

Brazil’s dengue crisis worsens, new mosquito tactics deployed
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Brazil’s dengue crisis worsens, new mosquito tactics deployed

Brazil had over 6 million dengue cases and 6,000 deaths last year. Scientists are deploying Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes to curb the crisis.

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