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Illicit economies, organized crime worsen Amazon deforestation in 2025

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Organized crime and illicit economies emerged in 2025 as major drivers worsening deforestation across the Amazon region in South America.

Organized crime and illicit economies emerged in 2025 as major drivers worsening deforestation across the Amazon region in South America.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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UPI broke the news in Washington, United States 3 days ago on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

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