Key Facts

—The case The Supreme Federal Court began judging the general environmental licensing law, Law 15.190/2025, on August 12, 2026.

—The stakes The outcome could affect how infrastructure, agribusiness, energy, mining and construction projects are approved.

—The change The law eases or removes licensing for some activities and expands self-declared permits.

—The critics The Federal Public Defender’s Office argues parts of the law are unconstitutional.