Brazil cracks down on insurance covering illegally deforested farmland
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 22:42 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Brazil's government is cracking down on insurance companies that cover farmland cleared without permission, a move aimed at stopping deforestation and protecting the Amazon rainforest.
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