Brazil on Monday rejected aid proposed by G7 countries to fight fires in the Amazon, said the chief of staff of President Jair Bolsonaro, who advised French President Emmanuel Macron to deal with "his house and his colonies ".
"These means may be more relevant for the reforestation of Europe"
"We thank (the G7 for its offer of help, ed), but these means may be more relevant for the reforestation of Europe," said the chief of staff, Onyx Lorenzoni, on a blog portal G1, a statement confirmed by the Brazilian presidency.
Emmanuel Macron has announced a $ 20 million G7 grant to the Amazon countries.