“God willing, we will approve this tool to ensure that the forests are paid for and protected”, said Marina Silva.

The far-right candidate got 46.93% of vote. He is a Roman Catholic who has also attracted the support of many evangelical Christians.

Catholic Jair Bolsonaro leads the polls, as he recovers in hospital from a stabbing: “It’s a miracle”.

In creation care, “we need more people who lead by example”, says well-known Brazilian politician and activist Marina Silva.