💨 Abstract

A new amendment to Peru's Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked controversy, as environmental and Indigenous groups warn it could accelerate Amazon deforestation under the guise of economic development. The amendment eliminates the requirement for state authorization before converting forested land to other uses, potentially legalizing past illegal deforestation. Critics claim the change privatizes national land and violates Indigenous rights.

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