Presidents of Brazil and Colombia Vow Joint Action to Protect Amazon Ahead of Regional Summit

Brazilian President Lula da Silva met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro to discuss upcoming Amazon Summit and protecting the rainforest.
The Amazon Summit will bring together leaders from 8 countries to issue a joint declaration for the UN climate conference.
Lula and Petro called on developed nations to meet climate commitments and push for shared front to pressure them.
Summit document will outline sustainable development, protecting the Amazon, valuing Indigenous groups.
Organized crime in the Amazon region threatens Indigenous groups and involves drug trafficking and exploiting natural resources.