An investigation is underway to understand why President Lula’s achievements in reducing Amazon deforestation haven’t translated into electoral success. Flávio Bolsonaro’s current lead in Brazil’s presidential election raises serious concerns about the future of the Amazon rainforest. Experts fear increased deforestation, escalating environmental crime, and further damage to this critical ecosystem if he wins. The situation suggests a disconnect between international concern and voter priorities within Brazil. This outcome poses a significant setback for global climate goals, potentially accelerating the Amazon towards irreversible tipping points. The prospect is more fire, more ash, more crime, and more death in the Amazon for the next four years.