In 2023, an environmental disaster unfolded in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, leading to what is now referred to as the Manaus smoke crisis. Subject of Research: The impact of highway BR-319 on fire cycles in the Amazon rainforest and the consequences of the 2023 Manaus smoke crisis. Article Title: The 2023 Manaus smoke crisis and the role of highway BR-319 in a new Amazon fire cycle. The 2023 Manaus smoke crisis and the role of highway BR-319 in a new Amazon fire cycle. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01850-1Image Credits: AI GeneratedDOI:Keywords: Amazon, Manaus smoke crisis, BR-319, wildfire, deforestation, climate change, environmental policy, indigenous communities.