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New York Museum Cancels Gala To Honor Far-Right Brazilian Leader

Jair Bolsonaro is outspoken about his desire to roll back environmental protections. Mayor Bill de Blasio applauded the American Museum of Natural History's move "on behalf of our city."
The American Museum of Natural History in New York said Monday it is not the "optimal location" for a gala honoring the president of Brazil.

The American Museum of Natural History in New York has announced that it will no longer host an event honoring Brazil's far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, who is outspoken about his desire to roll back environmental protections.

Environmental organizations had pushed for.

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