The Human and Environmental Cost of Land Business (Matopiba)
The case of MATOPIBA, Brazil
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A new report uncovers how international pension funds, foreign investments and institutions are tearing down any future for rural communities in Northeastern Brazil. While uncovering the appalling living conditions of affected communities, the delegation points to the involvement of international capital from Europe, Canada and the US in large-scale land acquisition.
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