Organized crime adds to environmental destruction in the Amazon, report finds
A new report highlights organized crime as a significant barrier to environmental protection in the Amazon. Criminal groups are expanding their control over land, undermining efforts to combat environmental crimes. The report calls for improved collaboration between law enforcement and Indigenous communities to address these challenges.
- ▪The International Crisis Group report identifies organized crime as a major obstacle to protecting the Amazon.
- ▪Criminal organizations are expanding their control over land, impacting efforts against drug trafficking, deforestation, and illegal mining.
- ▪Indigenous guard groups face immense pressure from organized crime, often leaving their families without support.
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| Publication time | 18 May 2026 18:30:42 +0000 |
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