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Debate Erupts Over Amazon Soy Moratorium's Future

11/17/2025

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  • Efforts to overturn the Amazon Soy Moratorium, which bans selling soy from land cleared after 2008, could lead to increased deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
  • The moratorium has historically reduced deforestation and is supported by major UK food companies.
  • Recent Brazilian administrations have seen a rise in forest clearance, fueling renewed opposition.
  • Policymakers remain divided, with some ministries backing the moratorium and others questioning its legality.