Brazil’s police raid suspects accused of using chemicals to clear the Amazon rainforest
SAO PAULO (AP) — Police in Brazil on Tuesday targeted a group suspected of using chemicals to clear a vast area of the Amazon rainforest in the northern state of Para,…
Brazilian police conducted a series of raids on Tuesday, targeting a group suspected of using chemicals to clear a significant portion of the Amazon rainforest in the state of Para. The operation involved 13 search warrants and three precautionary measures, but no arrests were made. The suspects were allegedly connected to the spraying of chemicals over 10,180 hectares of native forest, which was later converted into pasture for commercial use.
The cleared land could have implications for global climate regulation, as the Amazon plays a crucial role in climate control. While Brazil has made strides in reducing deforestation, cattle ranching remains a primary driver, with nearly 290,000 acres of forest lost in 2025, according to MapBiomas.
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