Chamber of Deputies approves special license for BR-319 highway reconstruction in Amazonas

The Chamber of Deputies approved a special environmental license to expedite infrastructure projects, including the BR-319 highway reconstruction. This new license allows for a faster environmental impact assessment for strategic projects, potentially resuming BR-319 works within 90 days, despite environmental concerns. The BR-319 highway, connecting Manaus to Porto Velho, is seen by supporters as crucial for logistics and regional development, while critics fear increased deforestation.