Impacto do populismo de extrema direita na prevenção e controle do desmatamento na Amazônia Legal brasileira

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze how the institutional changes promoted by the Bolsonaro government impacted the implementation of deforestation prevention and control plans in the Brazilian Legal Amazon, especially in the actions of IBAMA and ICMBio agents. Regarding methodology, the research developed a qualitative approach focused on case studies, with an emphasis on two profiles of environmental agents. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 professionals, in addition to document analysis, using content analysis and data triangulation techniques to ensure greater reliability of the results. The results show that there was a process of institutional weakening of environmental policy, characterized by deregulation, organizational changes, harassment of public servants, and a permissive governmental discourse towards offenders. These changes affected the motivation levels, technical capacities, and partnership networks of environmental agents, compromising enforcement and contributing to a significant increase in deforestation in the Amazon.