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"France and Brazil Presidents Unveil $1.1 Billion Amazon Investment Plan"

French President Macron and Brazilian President Lula announced a $1.1 billion investment plan to protect the Amazon rainforest, with a focus on collaboration between state-run Brazilian banks and France's investment agency. The plan aims to revive the relationship between the two countries, deepen cooperation to protect the rainforest, and boost trade. Macron's visit also included meeting with Indigenous leaders and addressing concerns about potential oil tapping in the region. The leaders will work together to fight climate change and poverty, with upcoming events including the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and UN climate talks in Belem.