http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/08/brazilian-institute-head-fired-after-clashing-nation-s-president-over-deforestation

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (left), here with Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, had attacked the validity of satellite data showing deforestation in Brazil has increased since he took office.

Science minister Marcos Pontes didn’t speak to the press after firing Galvão, but he posted a message on Twitter, thanking Galvão for his “dedication and effort.”