Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture Is Going after Gisele Bundchen – With a Twist!
What Just Happened?
Yesterday, Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias fired back at supermodel Gisele Bundchen for calling Brazil a “deforester.” The minister’s retort came on Jovem Pan radio – and she promised an official invitation for Bundchen to become the country’s ambassador for food and ecology.
In her tweet, Dias wrote: “Sorry, Gisele, you should be our ambassador, to say that your country preserves … do not come here saying bad things about Brazil without knowledge of the facts.” The buzz is that the minister is turning a criticism into a PR coup – catching her sleeve for the green mission that her own party has suffered.
Why the Back‑and‑Forth?
Bundchen has been at odds with Brazilian politics for years. She has openly clashed with former President Michel Temer over cuts to Amazon protected areas. Temer even fired back on Twitter when bundles threatened to shred his plans for the Jamanxim forest. The model’s outspoken stance has made her a target (and a fan favorite) in the environmental arena.
Now that Jair Bolsonaro – who took the helm on Jan 1 – is eyeing a simpler “no-environmental-fines” era, Bundchen’s criticism hits a nerve. Her new “ambassador” invitation could signal a much-needed shift: a high‑profile figure backing the government’s crop‑and‑conservation agenda.
What the Numbers Show
During the interview, Dias bragged that Brazil keeps roughly two‑thirds of its native flora intact – a figure that she claims showcases the nation’s success in conservation. In the flurry of tweets, she highlighted that “preserving nature while feeding the world is the best double‑win.”
Experts’ Take
- Environmentalists warn that Bolsonaro’s administration is likely to roll back strict protections.
- Activists point out that moving away from the Paris Agreement would undermine global climate efforts.
- The minister’s offer to Bundchen might become a “triple threat”: talent, fame, and a sustainable message that could catch eyes worldwide.
Will the Model Dance?
Bundchen’s press representatives have yet to reply. Regardless, the thought of having a runway star out with your own agricultural ministry seems like a plot twist everyone wants to see. One thing’s for sure: Brazil’s next step could be loud, bold and a little bit runway‑ed.
