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Illegal ranching in Brazil’s Pará state causes deforestation, displaces communities, and fuels abuses, with weak enforcement and supply chain gaps.
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.
Ranchers have encroached on protected lands, including the Cachoeira Seca Indigenous Territory, clearing forests through burning and restricting access to vital resources.
Despite government surveys confirming illegal occupation and land conversion, enforcement has been lacking.
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.
Pará aims to launch a cattle traceability system by 2026, with a national system planned by 2032, but delays could hinder progress.
Human Rights Watch calls for coordinated action between Brazil and the EU to address deforestation and protect vulnerable communities.
La ganadería ilegal en el estado brasileño de Pará provoca deforestación, desplaza a las comunidades y alimenta los abusos, con una aplicación deficiente y brechas en la cadena de suministro.