Brazil's COP30 presidency finalized a climate agreement on Saturday, prioritizing financial support for poorer nations but omitting references to fossil fuels. The deal aimed for global climate unity even as the U.S. abstained from official participation. Despite Brazil's intent for consensus, the two-week negotiations in Belem revealed significant disagreements.

Critics, including Brazil's neighboring Latin countries, highlighted the summit's failure to address fossil fuels, with particular objections from Colombia, Panama, and Uruguay. The absence of fossil fuel references in the agreement drew criticism, with some negotiators condemning it as a move towards climate denialism.

The summit initiated efforts to expedite climate action and urged developed countries to significantly increas

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