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Removal of hundreds of illegal cattle in the Amazon sparks protests and divides residents

  • The removal of hundreds of illegally raised cattle in Brazil's Amazon has led to protests among residents, causing divisions over land use priorities like rubber-tapping and nut harvesting versus livestock farming.
  • Federal agents seized approximately 400 heads of cattle from farmers who did not comply with eviction orders for sustainable land.
  • Protests in Xapuri, supported by local politicians, symbolize resistance against actions affecting rubber-tapping and Brazil nut harvesting.
  • The issues regarding illegal cattle ranching increased notably during the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.
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Removal of hundreds of illegal cattle in the Amazon sparks protests and divides residents

A large-scale federal operation to remove cattle raised illegally in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve has triggered intense protests and exposed deep rifts among residents.

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Washington Times broke the news in United States on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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