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flag Illegal ranching in Brazil’s Pará state causes deforestation, displaces communities, and fuels abuses, with weak enforcement and supply chain gaps.

flag Illegal cattle ranching in Brazil’s Pará state has driven widespread deforestation, displaced Indigenous communities and small farmers, and fueled human rights abuses, according to a Human Rights Watch report. flag Ranchers have encroached on protected lands, including the Cachoeira Seca Indigenous Territory, clearing forests through burning and restricting access to vital resources. flag Despite government surveys confirming illegal occupation and land conversion, enforcement has been lacking. flag Major meatpacker JBS may have sourced cattle from these operations, though it does not track indirect suppliers and plans to require supplier disclosures starting in 2026. flag Pará aims to launch a cattle traceability system by 2026, with a national system planned by 2032, but delays could hinder progress. flag Human Rights Watch calls for coordinated action between Brazil and the EU to address deforestation and protect vulnerable communities.

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