Drug Trafficking Drives Deforestation in Central America: Study
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Drug trafficking is responsible for the massive destruction of rainforests across Central America, according to a new study, destroying huge swathes of land for airstrips, roads, and cattle ranches that are used to launder money.
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Michael Lohmuller, Author at InSight Crime - Page 25 of 27
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Guatemala
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Data – Forest Timber Group 3
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Michael Lohmuller, Author at InSight Crime - Page 25 of 27
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Honduras
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Honduras
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Regenwaldzerstörung Drogen Macht Welt Schmerz
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Michael Lohmuller, Author at InSight Crime - Page 25 of 27
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Data – Forest Timber Group 3
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Environmental Crime
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Data – Forest Timber Group 3
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