Minister Marina Silva Walks Out of Heated Senate Hearing

Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva walked out of a heated Senate hearing on May 27, 2025, following a clash with opposition senators over the creation of conservation units in the Amazon's Equatorial Margin. The tension escalated when Senator Plínio Valério (PSDB-AM) stated, "A woman deserves respect, but not necessarily the minister." Silva responded by stating that she would not tolerate such disrespect and left the hearing. The incident highlights ongoing political divisions over environmental policy in Brazil. The Senate committee plans to discuss the incident further in a future session.