US EditionAmendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction
- A recent amendment to Peru's Forestry and Wildlife Law might increase deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, according to environmental and Indigenous groups.
- The amendment allows landowners to convert forest land without state approval, which critics say could legitimize past illegal deforestation.
- Peru's Constitutional Court upheld the amendment despite recognizing violations of Indigenous rights, alarming legal experts.
- Indigenous leaders argue that the law threatens their communities and may set a dangerous precedent for undermining environmental protections globally.
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A Law Meant to Protect the Peruvian Amazon Is Unwound
An amendment to a Peruvian law has shaken environmentalists who warn it may accelerate Amazon deforestation in the name of economic progress, with one critic calling it "gravely concerning." The AP reports the change to the Forestry and Wildlife Law allows landowners and companies to convert forested lands without state...
Amendment to Peru Law Raises Fears of Amazon Rainforest Destruction
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A recent amendment to Peru's Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous groups that warn it could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon rainforest under the guise of economic development. World News | Amendment to Peru Law Raises Fears of Amazon Rainforest Destruction.
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