BELÉM, Brazil — The lights of this city’s exclusive condominiums flickered faintly in the quick-settling dusk as the Rondônia set sail for Manaus, the jungle capital at the heart of the Amazon. The late departure was surprising only for its relative shortness, a mere 45 minutes as dock workers stuffed the local ferry’s bay with frozen chickens, new Toyota pick-ups, desk chairs, melons, oranges, electronics and other daily necessities. Passing th…
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