Why is Brazil regressing in its fight against deforestation?

Mongabay
By Paulo BarretoAug 12, 2016, 3:20 pm320 pts
Last July, the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Blairo Maggi presented in Washington D.C. investment opportunities to expand Brazilian agribusiness. He emphasized investment in infrastructure, including works to connect the Midwest to the North connection (Amazon) through waterways, railroads,…

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