Biden to Become First U.S. President to Visit the Amazon Rainforest

The visit is part of Biden's Latin America trip, coinciding with upcoming APEC and G20 summits amidst a looming shift in U.S. climate policy under Trump.

Biden's visit to Manaus, Brazil, will highlight efforts to preserve the Amazon rainforest, a crucial ecosystem for combating climate change.
The trip includes stops in Peru for the APEC Summit and Brazil for the G20 Summit, where Biden will engage with world leaders on global challenges.
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is expected to reverse current U.S. climate policies, including a potential withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who shares climate policy priorities with Biden, has pledged to end deforestation in the Amazon by 2030.
Biden's visit follows similar efforts by international leaders, emphasizing the global significance of the Amazon and sustainable development.