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In Brazil, this influence finds a particularly favorable political environment. The so-called BBB caucus, an acronym for Boi, Bala e Bíblia (Beef, Bullets and Bible), broadly brings together lawmakers linked to agribusiness, public security and conservative religious agendas. It is not a formal party nor an entirely homogeneous bloc. Its members belong to different political parties and may disagree on specific issues, but they form important alliances when their interests converge.

The Beef caucus represents agribusiness interests, including the defense of rural property, the expansion of logistics infrastructure, the deregulation of certain environmental rules and the opening of markets.

The Bullets caucus gathers lawmakers identified with tougher criminal penalties and expanding the role of security forces.

The Bible caucus articulates conservative religious sectors around themes such as education, morals and civil rights.

The strength of the expression lies in its ability to show how economic interests, security agendas and moral causes can reinforce one another within Congress.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    All that scum-sucking pig Bezos would need to do is make another Malaria movie and funnel more money into Dump's pockets and he can continue to destroy the environment for profit with no drawbacks.

    Ah. I see he's making a second Malaria movie isn't he... Wow, what a fucking coincidence. Bribery right out in the open.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago

    Matthew Wielicki, who lacks formal training in climate science, […]

    In his new position, Wielicki will lead the National Climate Assessment, […]

    Wielicki is a climate science denier who frequently criticizes established climate science online, […]

    In 2023, Wielicki said people who believe in climate science are “being sold snake oil”.

    […] and argued that it is not carbon dioxide, but increasing solar radiation, that has caused atmospheric warming.

    Reached for comment, a White House spokesperson said officials were “committed to using the best scientific information to inform public policy”.

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  • I've been saying for years that the numbers on climate change are always worse than anything you can see or predict

    I fucking told you so, dumbfucks. You can kill your masters, or I'm defecting to team apocalypse because I'm sick if the fucking gas lighting, and there's nobody worth saving.

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