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MapBiomas

Coverage of MapBiomas in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 20 · 11:35 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 16:24 UTC
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Brazilplace2Amazon rainforestplace1Paraplace1Uruaraplace1cattle ranchingtopic1Environmental Crimestopic1The Rio Timesorganization1deforestation alertstopic1public rural credittopic1
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  • CRIMEAug 4 · 16:24 UTCWTOP DC
    Brazil’s police raid suspects accused of using chemicals to clear the Amazon rainforest

    Brazilian police conducted 13 search warrants targeting suspects accused of using chemicals to clear 10,180 hectares of the Amazon rainforest in Para state for commercial pasture. No arrests were made, but suspects could face charges including environmental crimes and illegal chemical use. Cattle ranching remains the primary driver of deforestation, despite a 23.5% decline in 2025 compared to the previous year.

  • SCIENCEJul 20 · 11:35 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    A Sixth of Brazil’s Farm Credit Went to Land With Deforestation Alerts, Study Finds

    About 15% of Brazil's public rural credit from 2019-25 (R$92.4 billion) was allocated to properties with deforestation alerts, according to a study by MapBiomas. The study highlights concerns over environmental compliance in agricultural credit distribution.