First female agriculture minister is appointed in Brazil

Katia Abreu, a former head of the largest farm lobbying group in Brazil, is the first woman to be appointed agriculture minister of the world’s largest coffee, sugar and beef exporter, says Bloomberg. A senator since 2006, “she has been an outspoken defender of agriculture and large-scale farms, putting her at odds with indigenous communities and… » Read More

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