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Lula Vetoes Part of Brazil’s Disputed Pesticide Bill

Credit: PixaobayOn Thursday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil rejected crucial sections of a contentious law aimed at relaxing regulations on pesticide usage in the country.As a major player in agriculture, Brazil holds the title of the world's largest consumer of pesticides, with a significant portion falling under the classification of highly...