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Crackdown reveals ‘industrial-scale’ wildlife and timber trafficking across Latin America

Authorities across nine Latin American and Caribbean countries have arrested hundreds of people and recovered more than 1,000 animals as part of a two-month coordinated operation against environmental crimes. Operation Madre Tierra was the eighth edition of a recurring Interpol-led initiative, and was conducted in June and July in Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, […]

Crackdown reveals ‘industrial-scale’ wildlife and timber trafficking across Latin America

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Ruto: I get sick when I don’t visit my farm

President William Ruto has said he falls sick whenever he goes for three weeks without visiting his farm, describing farming as an important part of his life.

  • President Ruto visits farm daily to avoid getting sick.
  • He made this revelation at Nairobi summit on Oct 8, 2026.
  • Four commitments to improve agriculture outlined at summit.

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