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The Soy Moratorium, crucial for Amazon rainforest protection, faces significant challenges from Brazilian agribusiness and political factions. Proposed reforms threaten its effectiveness, risking increased deforestation and undermining Brazil's climate commitments. This comes amid broader legislative changes that could further weaken environmental protections in the region.
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Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, a former Colombian drug lord, was released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence. Ochoa was part of a notorious family involved in cocaine trafficking during the 1980s and was convicted in 2001 for drug smuggling. His release raises questions about his financial status and potential return to influence.
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Bolivia's former president Evo Morales is accused of human trafficking involving a minor, leading to an arrest warrant issued by prosecutors. Morales claims political persecution by current president Luis Arce, as tensions rise within their party ahead of the 2025 elections.