In an unprecedented act in the history of rulings by the Court, seven actions related to environmental protection and climate change have been tabled for 30 March
At the request of the organizations, the president of the IACHR suggested holding a working meeting with Brazil to present international standards on the topic
This event marks the launch of a report on Brazil´s omissions regarding climate change and deforestation, threats to the rights of the indigenous peoples, threats to environmental and human rights defenders and threats to workers´ rights.
Criticized by the UN and the OAS, the Court will begin its analysis of the presidential decree on Friday, March 18. Human rights organizations claim that the measure by Bolsonaro has helped silence reports of torture in the country