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World·PhotosBrazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months. Fires a point of contention during election campaign that has rarely touched on climate changeThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 11:45 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A deforested area of the Amazon rainforest burns in Autazes, Brazil, on Oct. 12. Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months. (Bruno Kelly/Reuters)Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months.

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