Brazilian Officials Slam Merz's Amazon Criticism

Brazilian officials, including President Lula da Silva, criticize German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his comments about Belem, a city in the Amazon rainforest. Merz, who visited Belem for a UN Climate Summit, expressed happiness to leave, suggesting Germany offered a more prosperous environment. Officials argue that Merzs comments were prejudiced and arrogant, contrasting them with positive reactions from other German visitors. The situation highlights ongoing tensions following the climate summit.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.