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Bolsonaro Wants to Review Deforestation Data before It's Released to Public
President says that the data could affect Brazil
Jul.23.2019 12:53PM
Talita Fernandes
BRASÍLIA
Three days after disputing recently released deforestation data, President Jair Bolsonaro insisted that such information should pass through him first.
"I don't want to be caught with my pants down" on important issues that could undermine business in the country, he said.
"You can disclose the data, but you have to go through the authorities as to not be surprised. Even for me, I cannot be surprised by such important information. I can't get caught with my pants down. The information has to come to our attention so that we can make accurate decisions about that information," he said.
Leaving lunch at the Air Force Command, he also stated that the Ministry of Science and Technology should screen the data.
More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/scienceandhealth/2019/07/bolsonaro-wants-to-review-deforestation-data-before-its-released-to-public.shtml